Overview
Shailesh Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Burlington, Iowa.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1706 W Agency Rd, West Burlington, IA 52655
2409 Spring St, Columbus City, IA 52737
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. Shailesh D. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shailesh D. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shailesh D. Desai by calling their office at 319-768-5858. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shailesh D. Desai a top-rated expert for Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shailesh D. Desai is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypertension, 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. Shailesh D. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Shailesh D. Desai is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Shailesh D. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shailesh D. Desai has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Shailesh D. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shailesh D. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Shailesh D. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-768-5858 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BronchitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- CellulitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- CirrhosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- DeliriumDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- DiarrheaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- FaintingDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Geographic TongueDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Tongue.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VertigoDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- XanthomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.