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.

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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
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 DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.4 
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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 , ILMaywood , ILChicago , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lajja Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • ProviDRs Care (WPPA)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lajja Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lajja Desai has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

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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Which hospitals is Dr. Lajja Desai affiliated with?
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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