Overview
Chirag Desai is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 98 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Liver Failure.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Neil Shah is a Transplant Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Ileostomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Gastroenterology Raleigh Endoscopy
I strive to offer patients at Duke Health the latest advancements and treatment options in the treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease. It is a privilege to partner with patients and their families in developing care plans that meet the needs and goals of each person. It is my passion to stand next to each of my patients and help them make important decisions about their own health. I remain involved in clinical research and am interested in the role of nutritional wellness in patients with liver disease and those awaiting transplant. When not working, my wife and I are busy with our two daughters. My love for them reminds me of the importance of care for others. Dr. Kappus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H
I manage patients with all forms of liver disease, including those with advanced liver disease who require liver transplantation. Additionally, I perform upper endoscopies and screening colonoscopies. I prioritize spending time with my patients to get to know them and their families, helping them optimize their health. It's essential for me to educate my patients about their illnesses so they feel empowered. Together, we create the best care plan based on the latest medical science, focusing on their goals and preferences. Dr. Floyd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- Liver TransplantDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- PancreatectomyDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Advanced
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver FailureDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholestasisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.

