
Overview
Nisha Desai, MD, a dermatologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care in both adult and pediatric medical dermatology. Fellowship-trained in pediatric dermatology, she treats conditions including acne, eczema, dermatitis and skin cancer. Dr. Desai values a family-centered approach, often seeing multiple generations during back-to-back appointments. She is committed to efficient, compassionate care that builds trust and fosters long-term relationships.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.
Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
9933 Woods Dr., Suite 200, Skokie, IL 60077
3122 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
1329 N. Wolf Rd., Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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. Nisha C. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nisha C. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nisha C. Desai by calling their office at 847-663-8060. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nisha C. Desai a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nisha C. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, 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. Nisha C. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Nisha C. Desai is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Nisha C. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nisha C. Desai has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Nisha 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. Nisha C. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Nisha C. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-663-8060 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Extramammary Paget DiseaseDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Extramammary Paget Disease.
- MelanomaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Seborrheic KeratosisDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Seborrheic Keratosis.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- WartsDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Warts.
- Advanced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Cafe-Au-Lait SpotsDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cafe-Au-Lait Spots.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- Cherry AngiomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cherry Angioma.
- ComedonesDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Comedones.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis
- Epidermodysplasia VerruciformisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Familial Multiple Nevi FlammeiDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei.
- Female Pattern BaldnessDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Female Pattern Baldness.
- Fetal Cystic HygromaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Fetal Cystic Hygroma.
- FolliculitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.
- HemangioendotheliomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioendothelioma.
- HemangiomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans
- ImpetigoDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Impetigo.
- IntertrigoDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Intertrigo.
- Kaposiform HemangioendotheliomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.
- KeloidsDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Keloids.
- Keratosis PilarisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Keratosis Pilaris.
- Lichen PlanusDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lichen Planus.
- Lichen Simplex ChronicusDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lichen Simplex Chronicus.
- Linear Hamartoma SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.
- Liver SpotsDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Spots.
- Malignant HypertensionDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Malignant Hypertension.
- MelasmaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Melasma.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Molluscum ContagiosumDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Molluscum Contagiosum.
- Muir-Torre SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Muir-Torre Syndrome.
- Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- Neurocutaneous MelanosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Neurocutaneous Melanosis.
- Nummular EczemaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Nummular Eczema.
- Perioral DermatitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Perioral Dermatitis.
- Pityriasis AlbaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Pityriasis Alba.
- Pompholyx EczemaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Pompholyx Eczema.
- PsoriasisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- RosaceaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Rosacea.
- Sebaceous AdenomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Sebaceous Adenoma.
- Spider AngiomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Spider Angioma.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- Stork BiteDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Stork Bite.
- SunburnDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Sunburn.
- Syringocystadenoma PapilliferumDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.
- SyringomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Syringoma.
- TelangiectasiaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Telangiectasia.
- Tinea VersicolorDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Tinea Versicolor.
- TrichoepitheliomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Trichoepithelioma.
- Tufted AngiomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Tufted Angioma.
- Universal Acquired MelanosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Universal Acquired Melanosis.
- Urticaria PigmentosaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Urticaria Pigmentosa.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.
- VitiligoDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Vitiligo.
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- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Akesson SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Akesson Syndrome.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Alopecia TotalisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Totalis.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Athlete's FootDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Autoerythrocyte SensitivityDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- BullaeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- CellulitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Dissecting Cellulitis of the ScalpDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp.
- Dyschromatosis Symmetrica HereditariaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.
- Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria
- Epidermal NevusDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Epidermal Nevus.
- Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp
- ErythrodermaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Erythroderma.
- EscharDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Eschar.
- GAPO SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about GAPO Syndrome.
- Gardner-Diamond SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gardner-Diamond Syndrome.
- Genital WartsDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome
- Granuloma AnnulareDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Granuloma Annulare.
- Griscelli SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Griscelli Syndrome.
- Grover's DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Grover's Disease.
- Guttate PsoriasisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Guttate Psoriasis.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hirsutism in WomenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hirsutism in Women.
- HistiocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Histiocytosis.
- HivesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hives.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- Hypomelanotic DisorderDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypomelanotic Disorder.
- Jock ItchDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Jock Itch.
- Lichen SclerosusDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lichen Sclerosus.
- Localized SclerodermaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Localized Scleroderma.
- Lymphomatoid PapulosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Papulosis.
- Multicentric ReticulohistiocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.
- Non-Langerhans-Cell HistiocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.
- Oral HerpesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Oral Herpes.
- Papular UrticariaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Papular Urticaria.
- ParapsoriasisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Parapsoriasis.
- PemphigusDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pemphigus.
- Pemphigus FoliaceusDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pemphigus Foliaceus.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- Prurigo NodularisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Prurigo Nodularis.
- PurpuraDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Purpura.
- PustulesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- RhinophymaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Rhinophyma.
- RingwormDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- Rosai-Dorfman DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Rosai-Dorfman Disease.
- SclerodermaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Sea-Blue HistiocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Sea-Blue Histiocytosis.
- ShinglesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Spirurida InfectionsDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Spirurida Infections.
- Splinter HemorrhagesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Splinter Hemorrhages.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Zoon VulvitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Zoon Vulvitis.