Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 

Overview

Chirag Desai is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Liver Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in DC

Hospital Affiliations

Unc Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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

UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Other Locations
Office
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chirag Desai

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chirag Desai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Chirag Desai by calling their office at 984-974-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Chirag Desai a top-rated expert for Islet Cell Transplantation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chirag Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Islet Cell Transplantation, 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. Chirag Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Chirag Desai is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Islet Cell Transplantation, Chronic Pancreatitis, and Liver Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Chirag Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Chirag Desai has published 100 articles and abstracts on conditions like Islet Cell Transplantation. You can view a list of Dr. Chirag Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Chirag Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Chirag Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 984-974-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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