Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. Shilpa Desai

Ophthalmology
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St, 
Boston, MA 
Expertise in
23
conditions
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St, 
Boston, MA 

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, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Tufts Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Other Locations
Howard Sherman Associates PC
955 Main St, Winchester, MA 01890

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 Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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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