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Summary
Dr. Lekha Desai is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and back of the eye. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed her residency at UMDNJ. With 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Desai has developed expertise in managing complex eye conditions that can affect vision.
Dr. Desai practices at North Carolina Retina Associates in Raleigh, NC, where she focuses on treating patients with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease. She also provides care for individuals experiencing retinal detachment, a serious condition that requires prompt treatment. Her diagnostic approach includes advanced retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to get detailed views of the eye's structures, along with comprehensive ophthalmoscopy examinations to assess overall eye health.
Dr. Desai practices at North Carolina Retina Associates in Raleigh, NC, where she focuses on treating patients with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease. She also provides care for individuals experiencing retinal detachment, a serious condition that requires prompt treatment. Her diagnostic approach includes advanced retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to get detailed views of the eye's structures, along with comprehensive ophthalmoscopy examinations to assess overall eye health.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- Umdnj
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
North Carolina Retina Associates
4414 Lake Boone Trl Ste 302Raleigh, NC 27607 Tel: (919) 782-8038
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
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| Med School: University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Lekha Koppolu Desai has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lekha Koppolu Desai has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Lekha Koppolu Desai holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Umdnj.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Desai's NPI number is 1548503543.
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