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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Ankit Desai, MD
4.9 (122 Ratings)

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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Plainfield, IL.
Dr. Ankit Desai, MD
4.9 (122 Ratings)
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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 40
Plainfield, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Plainfield, IL.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospital. Dr. Ankit Desai, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Plainfield, IL. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Iridocyclitis and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 122 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati, Hindi and Spanish. Dr. Desai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Floaters
Iridocyclitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Iridocyclitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lattice Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Macular Dystrophy
Macular Pucker
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retina-Vitreous Disorders
Retinal Cancer
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Tonic Pupil
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Surgery
Intravitreal Injection
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
Retinal Laser Surgery
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Edward Medical Group-Walk In Clinic
    15905 S Frederick St Ste 105, Plainfield, IL 60586
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Spectrum Eye Institute
    963 N 129th Infantry Dr Ste 110, Joliet, IL 60435
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Simpson Eye Associates LTD.
    11620 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Simpson Eye Associates LTD.
    650 Spring Hill Ring Rd Ste 2020, West Dundee, IL 60118
    Monday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Quantum Vision Center
    12818 Tesson Ferry Rd Ste 201, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Patient Satisfaction

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4.9
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Patient Reviews
Nov 06, 2024
I've been a patient at Windy City Retina for the past 3 years and have received exceptional care from Dr. Ankit Desai and his team. The staff is always courteous, professional, and supportive. I highly recommend Windy City Retina to anyone seeking top-notch eye care!
Jennifer Gipson — Nov 06, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • North Shore University Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Henry Ford Health System
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Iridocyclitis and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL