Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Lajja P. Desai

Pediatric Cardiology
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
18
conditions
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Lajja Desai is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, and Brugada Syndrome.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatric Cardiology in IL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Other Locations
Office
3722 Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60076

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.

9 Total Publications

Fontan conduit cross-sectional area and relationship to exercise performance.
Fontan conduit cross-sectional area and relationship to exercise performance.
Journal: Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Published: November 24, 2025
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Chicago,, IL 
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lajja P. Desai

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lajja P. Desai by calling their office at 312-227-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lajja P. Desai a top-rated expert for Sengers Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lajja P. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Sengers Syndrome, 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. Lajja P. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Lajja P. Desai is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

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

Yes. Dr. Lajja P. Desai has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sengers Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Lajja 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. Lajja P. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Lajja P. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-227-4100 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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