Overview
Palak Desai is an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2216 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL 60622
2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Palak Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Palak Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Palak 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 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 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 Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Palak 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 Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Palak Desai has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Inflammatory Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Palak 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 Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Palak 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- 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.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- 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

