Dr. Lajja Desai, MD

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.