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Summary
Dr. Lajja Desai specializes in cardiovascular disease and pediatrics, bringing together her expertise in heart conditions with specialized care for children and adolescents. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her residency at Emory Healthcare. With 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Desai provides comprehensive cardiac care tailored to young patients and their families. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Desai practices at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where she focuses on diagnosing and treating various heart rhythm disorders in pediatric patients. She treats conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia and different types of rapid heartbeat including supraventricular tachycardia. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms and setting up Holter monitors to track heart rhythms over extended periods.
Dr. Desai practices at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where she focuses on diagnosing and treating various heart rhythm disorders in pediatric patients. She treats conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia and different types of rapid heartbeat including supraventricular tachycardia. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms and setting up Holter monitors to track heart rhythms over extended periods.
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Quick Facts
- 14 years of experience
- 37 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Emory Healthcare
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital
225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 227-4000
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 14 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, Polish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Chicago , IL | Maywood , IL | Chicago , IL | Maywood , IL |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lajja Desai
Medical Specialties
Dr. Lajja Desai has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lajja Desai has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Emory Healthcare
Medical School
University Of IowaGraduated in 2012
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- Dr. Lajja Desai is affiliated with Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Lajja Desai's office located?
- Dr. Lajja Desai's office is located at 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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