Overview
Palak Desai is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2216 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL 60622
2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
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. Palak A. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Palak A. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Palak A. Desai by calling their office at 312-770-2272. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Palak A. Desai a top-rated expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Palak A. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer, 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. Palak A. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Palak A. Desai is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Palak A. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Palak A. Desai has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Inflammatory Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Palak A. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Palak A. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Palak A. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Celtic. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-770-2272 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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- Distinguished
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Bladder CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Hereditary NeuroblastomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Neuroblastoma.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- NeuroblastomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Ovarian CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Prostate CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Richter SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Urothelial CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Wilms TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.