Summary

Dr. Uday Desai is an ophthalmologist with four decades of experience treating complex eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and completed his residency training at both the University of Missouri, Kansas City and Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Desai further specialized through a fellowship at Louisiana State University in 1992. He holds board certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English and Marathi.

Dr. Desai practices at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and the Henry Ford OptimEyes Super Vision Center in Troy, Michigan. His expertise focuses on serious retinal conditions including diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to detect eye problems early. Dr. Desai also provides anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve vision in patients with certain retinal disorders. Patients rate him 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 40 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Marathi
  • Louisiana State University
  • 62 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Uday R Desai has 2 locations

Henry Ford Hospital

2799 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202
Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Henry Ford OptimEyes Super Vision Center - Troy

735 John R RdTroy, MI 48083
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed

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Dr. Uday R Desai, MDDr. Edward Michael Balok, MDDr. Henri Siegfried Bernard, MDDr. Noel Augustus Vonglahn
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.6 
40 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Marathi Speaks English, German Speaks English
Detroit , MIEast China , MIWest Bloomfield , MILivonia , MI
Med School: University of Missouri, Kansas City (Medical Education) Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Michigan Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Uday R Desai

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Uday R Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Uday R Desai has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Louisiana State University1992

Residency

University of Missouri, Kansas City1990
Henry Ford Hospital1987

Medical School

University of Missouri, Kansas City (Medical Education)Graduated in 1986

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Dr. Uday Desai's office is located at 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202.
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Dr. Uday Desai is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital.

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