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Dr. Ria Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Dr. Ria Desai, MD

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Dr. Ria Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ria Desai, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Ria Desai, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 11 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity.They currently practice at Northwestern Medical Group and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Hemorrhage
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Locations

  1. 1 Lavin Family Pavilion
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • Better people means better experiences. Our care team is committed to delivering results that change lives.

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Biography
  • Dr. Ria Desai, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013. She specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity
    2017
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Ria Desai, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL