
Overview
Tusar Desai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Barrett Esophagus, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1701 South Boulevard East, Suite 300, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
3535 West 13 Mile Road, Office 301, Royal Oak, MI 48073
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.
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Dr. Chey received his BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree & training in internal medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan. Since completing this fellowship, Dr. Chey has remained at the University of Michigan, where he is H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology, Professor of Nutrition Sciences, and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Chey runs a very active clinical research group which has received funding from federal and private sources. Dr. Chey has authored more than 400 manuscripts, reviews and book chapters yielding an H-index of 50. He is former Co-editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2010-2016) and serves on the editorial boards of several other journals. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and in 2026, will become President of the American College of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation and IFFGD. He has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology, and has been elected to the roster of Best Doctors since 2001 and America's™ Top Doctors since 2009. Dr. Chey has received numerous awards including the Berk-Fise Award for outstanding clinical service from the ACG, the Distinguished Clinician Award from the AGA, Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award, Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization, and the Healio Disruptive Innovator Award. Dr. Chey is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chey is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
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Dr. Fontana is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. He is recognized as a national and international expert in managing patients with cirrhosis, portal hypertension and nearly all forms of acute and chronic liver disease. He has particular research interest in patients with drug induced liver injury, viral hepatitis, and genetic liver disease. Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fontana is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tusar K. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tusar K. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tusar K. Desai by calling their office at 248-844-9710. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tusar K. Desai a top-rated expert for Diarrhea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tusar K. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diarrhea, 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. Tusar K. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Tusar K. Desai is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Diarrhea, Barrett Esophagus, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Tusar K. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tusar K. Desai has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diarrhea. You can view a list of Dr. Tusar K. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tusar K. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Tusar K. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 248-844-9710 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
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- DiarrheaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AnemiaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.

