Overview
Shilpa Desai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
955 Main St, Winchester, MA 01890
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Desai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shilpa Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shilpa Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shilpa Desai by calling their office at 617-636-4600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shilpa Desai a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shilpa Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Shilpa Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Shilpa Desai is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Shilpa Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shilpa Desai has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Shilpa Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shilpa Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Shilpa Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-636-4600 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- EndophthalmitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- PtosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- HyphemaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- NearsightednessDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Norrie DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Norrie Disease.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- Retinochoroidal ColobomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Retinochoroidal Coloboma.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- UveitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- VitrectomyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Wagner SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Wagner Syndrome.