
Overview
I believe in partnering with my patients to provide comprehensive, compassionate and patient-centered care.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Dr. Desai is board certified in Hematology & Oncology. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
UChicago Medicine River East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Samir B. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samir B. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Samir B. Desai by calling their office at 630-364-7850. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Samir B. Desai a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samir B. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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. Samir B. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Samir B. Desai is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Samir B. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Samir B. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 630-364-7850 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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- Advanced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Colorectal CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AnemiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- 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 Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
- 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.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- LeukocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Leukocytosis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MesenchymomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- ReticuloendotheliosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Reticuloendotheliosis.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Sideroblastic AnemiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Sideroblastic Anemia.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
