Overview
Alana Desai is a Urologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
12855 N 40 Dr, Suite 375, Saint Louis, MO 63141
6812 State Route 162 200, Maryville, IL 62062
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Washington University
Robert Figenshau is a Urologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Figenshau is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ureterocele, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Figenshau is currently accepting new patients.
Washington University
Sam Bhayani is a Urologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bhayani is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Wilms Tumor, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Bhayani is currently accepting new patients.
SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Zachary Hamilton specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of urologic cancers, including kidney, testicular, prostate, penile, adrenal, and urothelial cancers. He performs procedures that include: radical and partial nephrectomy; cystectomy; neobladder; adrenalectomy; radical and partial penectomy; prostatectomy; and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. He has extensive experience in robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hamilton has published numerous papers and has an extensive research portfolio, including an interest in health outcomes research regarding the surgical treatment of kidney and bladder cancer. Dr. Hamilton is the division director and associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urologic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He serves on multiple hospital and regional committees, including at the School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Urological Association, Society of Urologic Oncology, Society of Robotic Surgery, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Hamilton is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alana C. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alana C. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alana C. Desai by calling their office at 314-567-6071. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alana C. Desai a top-rated expert for Ureteroscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alana C. Desai is classified as an Elite expert for Ureteroscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alana C. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Alana C. Desai is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Ureteroscopy, Kidney Stones, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Alana C. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alana C. Desai has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ureteroscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Alana C. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alana C. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Alana C. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-567-6071 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- UreteroscopyDr. Desai isElite. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Distinguished
- BoilsDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Carbuncle.
- FolliculitisDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Kidney StonesDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- LithotripsyDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Perirenal AbscessDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Perirenal Abscess.
- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HydronephrosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Bacterial ProstatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Prostatitis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder StonesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Congenital Giant MegaureterDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Giant Megaureter.