Ria D. Desai, MD

Dr. Ria Desai is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the retina and overall eye health. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed both her residency and fellowship training at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, finishing her fellowship in 2018. With 13 years of experience in the field, Dr. Desai brings extensive knowledge to her practice of eye care.

Dr. Desai practices with Northwestern Medical Group in Lake Forest, Illinois. She focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, conditions that can significantly impact vision if left untreated. Her expertise includes performing intravitreal injections, a specialized treatment that delivers medication directly into the eye. Dr. Desai also provides comprehensive eye exams and uses advanced imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography to get detailed views of the retina and diagnose …eye conditions with precision.