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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Ankit Desai, MD
4.9 (115 Ratings)

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

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 40
Plainfield, IL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Plainfield, IL and has 14 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2010 and completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Edward Hospital - Main Campus, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital and AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 115 times. Their 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.

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

Insurance Accepted

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

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 Office
    672 Cedar Crossings Dr Ste 1, New Lenox, IL 60451
  3. 3 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
  4. 4 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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.9
Based on 115 Reviews
5 Stars (113)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 19, 2024
I'm extremely satisfied with the care I've received. The staff has been incredibly kind and attentive. For anyone considering eye surgery, this is the place to go. I'm deeply grateful for the restoration of my eyesight.
— Apr 19, 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
    2010
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, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Iridocyclitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Edward Hospital - Main Campus, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital and AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL

  • Edward Hospital - Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL

  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

    3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL

  • AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet

    333 Madison St, Joliet, IL