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Dr. Komal Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Dr. Komal Desai, MD
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Dr. Komal Desai, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Kansas City, MO.
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Dr. Komal Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Komal Desai, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Kansas City, MO.

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Dr. Komal Desai, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Kansas City, MO and has 28 years experience. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University Mo Ks City School Of Med.They currently practice at Sabates Eye Center at University Health and are affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and University Health Truman Medical Center. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Desai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Eye Infections
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Pinguecula
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Birth Defects
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Iridocyclitis
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Scleromalacia Perforans
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Freedom Network
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
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  • Choice Care PPO
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  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sterling
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Sabates Eye Center at University Health
    2101 Charlotte St Ste 250, Kansas City, MO 64108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-3900
  2. 2 Sabates Eye Center University Health Lakewood
    7900 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-6965

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4.8
Based on 45 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Feb 21, 2023
Very informative. I have total confidence in her ability to care for my vision needs.
Bob Miller — Feb 21, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Mo Ks City School Of Med
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Komal Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Komal Desai, MD is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and University Health Truman Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Komal Desai, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO

  • University Health Truman Medical Center

    2301 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO