Kush R. Desai
Experienced in Bile Duct Stricture

Dr. Kush R. Desai

Interventional Radiology
Northwestern Medical Group
251 E Huron St 4th Fl, Feinberg Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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19 Years of Experience

Experienced in Bile Duct Stricture
Northwestern Medical Group
251 E Huron St 4th Fl, Feinberg Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Kush Desai is an Interventional Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, May Thurner Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 105 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine, 2007.0
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Specialties
Interventional Radiology
Licenses
Vascular & Interventional Radiology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Radiology - Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology (Certified)
Fellowships
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

251 E Huron St 4th Fl, Feinberg Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-926-0600

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

Chronic Venous Thrombosis: Relief With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Therapy - The C-TRACT Trial
Chronic Venous Thrombosis: Relief With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Therapy - The C-TRACT Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Venous Stent for the Iliofemoral Vein Investigational Clinical Trial Using the DUO Venous Stent System
Venous Stent for the Iliofemoral Vein Investigational Clinical Trial Using the DUO Venous Stent System
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) for Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) for Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 18, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective Review of Excimer Laser Assisted Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Retrieval
A Prospective Review of Excimer Laser Assisted Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Retrieval
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
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105 Total Publications

Radiofrequency wire-assisted recanalization of a chronically occluded common femoral vein after intravenous drug use.
Radiofrequency wire-assisted recanalization of a chronically occluded common femoral vein after intravenous drug use.
Journal: Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques
Published: November 05, 2025
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  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
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  • Ascites
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