Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Archita P. Desai

Gastroenterology
Indiana University Health University Hospital
550 University Blvd, 
Indianapolis, IN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
24
conditions
Indiana University Health University Hospital
550 University Blvd, 
Indianapolis, IN 

Overview

Archita Desai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Union Hospital Inc
Indiana University Health
Iu Health West Hospital
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Indiana University Health University Hospital
550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Desai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 19, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Emricasan
Study Phase: Phase 2

91 Total Publications

Medications for alcohol use disorder in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: The Role of Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Treatment and Outcomes.
Medications for alcohol use disorder in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: The Role of Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Treatment and Outcomes.
Journal: The American journal of medicine
Published: June 14, 2026
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Indianapolis, IN 
 (0.9 miles away)
317-944-0980
Languages Spoken:
English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Archita P. Desai

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Archita P. Desai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Archita P. Desai by calling their office at 317-944-0980. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Archita P. Desai a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Archita P. Desai is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Failure, 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. Archita P. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Archita P. Desai is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Ascites, and Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Archita P. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Archita P. Desai has published 91 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Archita P. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Archita P. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Archita P. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-944-0980 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.

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