Apurva A. Desai
Advanced in WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes

Dr. Apurva A. Desai

Hematology | Oncology
Aurora Healthcare
Illinois Cancer Specialists
1710 N Randall Rd, 
Elgin, IL 
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Advanced in WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes
Aurora Healthcare
Illinois Cancer Specialists
1710 N Randall Rd, 
Elgin, IL 
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Overview

Apurva Desai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Rush University Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology
Fellowships
University of Chicago Hospitals & Clinics, Hematology/Oncology
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gujarati 
Hindi
Gender
Male

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Locations

Illinois Cancer Specialists
1710 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Call: 847-931-0909
Other Locations
Illinois Cancer Specialists
360 Station Dr, Ste 201, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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.


1 Total Publications

A phase I dose-escalation study of the polyamine analog PG-11047 in patients with advanced solid tumors.
A phase I dose-escalation study of the polyamine analog PG-11047 in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Journal: Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology
Published: March 24, 2020
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Illinois Cancer Specialists

1710 N Randall Rd, 
Elgin, IL 
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847-931-0909
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English
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Veerpal Singh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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Areas of Expertise

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    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
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    • Experienced
    • Acquired Hemophilia
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    • Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
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    • Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)
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