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Summary
Dr. Ria Desai treats age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and performs intravitreal injections. She practices ophthalmology in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Desai completed her residency and fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Ria D. Desai, MD | Dr. Bruce Howard Kaplan, MD | Dr. Gina Marie Rogers, MD | Dr. John Michael Galasso JR., MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 13 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Polish, Spanish | Speaks Russian, Spanish | Speaks English, Polish, Russian | |
| Lake Forest , IL | Park Ridge , IL | Chicago , IL | Des Plaines , IL |
| Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ria D. Desai
Medical Specialties
Ria D. Desai has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Ria D. Desai has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Ria D. 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
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2018.
Residency
Completed their residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2017.
Medical School
Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Ria D. Desai's NPI number is 1235572173.
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- Ria Desai's office is located at 800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 102, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
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