Summary

Dr. Lajja Desai specializes in cardiovascular disease and pediatrics, bringing 14 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her residency at Emory Healthcare. Dr. Desai is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Desai practices at Ann And Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on treating heart rhythm problems in children, including irregular heartbeats and rapid heart rates. Her expertise includes performing heart monitoring tests and EKGs to help diagnose cardiac conditions in young patients.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 14 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Emory Healthcare
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 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
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Polish, Spanish
Chicago , ILChicago , ILMaywood , 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

Dr. Lajja Desai holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory Healthcare.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Iowa in 2012.

NPI Number

Dr. Desai's NPI number is 1164788741.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Lajja Desai speak?
Dr. Lajja Desai speaks English and Spanish.
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