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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2010)

Professional interests include: intravitreal injection, vitrectomy (vitreous surgery), laser surgery, and more.

963 N. 129th Infantry Drive Suite 110
Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 729-3777

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS is a retina specialist in Huntley, IL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS is affiliated with AdventHealth, Endeavor Health, Advocate Health Care, UChicago Medicine - Bolingbrook, IL, ELIGIJUS P LELIS MD AND ASSOCIATES, SC, Advocate Sherman Hospital - Elgin, IL, Ascension St Josephs Hospital - Joliet, IL, Edwards Hospital - Naperville, IL, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Downers Grove, IL and Silver Cross Hospital - New Lenox, IL.

Office Locations

Advocate Health Care

11620 Algonquin Road
Huntley, IL 60142

(815) 714-9115

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Endeavor Health

15905 S. Frederick Street Suite 105
Plainfield, IL 60586

(815) 714-9115

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963 N. 129th Infantry Drive Suite 110
Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 729-3777

(815) 725-9358

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Some issues Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Scleral Buckle

Due to age or a genetic predisposition, the retina, or sensitive area at the back of the eyeball, can sometimes develop holes or tears. When this happens, fluid from inside the eye can get behind the retina, pushing it away from the wall of the eye. This can affect vision and potentially cause blindness. A scleral buckle is a surgical procedure performed to treat retinal detachment.

During a scleral buckle procedure, the retina is first fused back into place, often using a kind of very cold needle. Then a tiny, flat piece or band of silicone is stitched to the white area on the outside of the eyeball. This creates a small indentation (or buckle) which pushes the wall of the eye securely against the retina. It helps the retina adhere to its proper location and heal correctly.

Scleral buckle surgery may be performed along with other procedures to treat a retinal detachment, for instance removing a small amount of the liquid inside the eye. After surgery, patients may experience redness or swelling. Patients may be given eye drops or a patch to wear to protect their eye while it heals. At first, there is often an uncomfortable gritty feeling like something is in the eye. Although the buckle is permanent, this sensation soon disappears. In most cases the retina reattaches, and within a few weeks vision and eye will be back to normal.

Vitrectomy (Vitreous Surgery)

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the clear gel (the vitreous) that fills the eyeball. This procedure is usually done in order for the surgeon to reach through the eye to the retina, which is located on the inside back of the eyeball. A vitrectomy may also be performed to remove vitreous that is contaminated with blood, infection, or debris.

Like all eye surgeries, a vitrectomy is performed using very tiny instruments that can handle delicate and exact procedures within the eye, and the surgeon often uses a microscope to see them. The idea of removing the inside of the eyeball can be unnerving, but the vitreous is replaced with a saline or silicone solution and vision is not usually affected. A vitrectomy may be performed as part of treatment for:

Retinopathy
Retinal detachment
A macular hole
Cataracts
Infection or severe injury within the eye

During surgery, patients will be given adequate anesthesia so they won't be aware of what is happening. After surgery, patients may feel some discomfort as their eyes heal Patients may have to temporarily wear an eye patch to protect their eyes, or use eye drops to help them heal. Depending on what kind of surgery patients have had, their vision may be blurry for a few days. Patients should feel better within a few days, but it may take more than a month for their vision to completely recover.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“At Windy City Retina, led by Dr. Ankit Desai, our focus is on helping patients understand this condition, closely monitoring it, and treating any complications before they lead to vision loss.”—"Understanding Lattice Degeneration and Its Impact on Vision", Shaw Media, July 2025

“For expert advice on floaters or sudden changes in vision, please contact Dr. Ankit Desai at Windy City Retina at 815-714-9115.”—"What Causes Eye Floaters and Can You Eliminate Them?", Shaw Media, November 2024

“Dr. Ankit Desai at Windy City Retina can diagnose and treat both wet and dry...”—"Wet vs. Dry Macular Degeneration: What to Know", Shaw Media, September 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intraocular injection

In 2013, Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS performed more eye procedures, and intraocular injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2014 were hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2015 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	64
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	46
eye procedures	3076
injections	637
photocoagulation	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	884
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	256
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	67
doctor visit	266
eye procedures	7653
injections	1945
photocoagulation	175
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	633
Female	921

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1411
Black	84
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	541
85 and over	436
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	231
eye procedures	5870
injections	995
photocoagulation	88
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	840
Black	19
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	347
85 and over	220
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	68
eye procedures	6525
injections	1132
photocoagulation	32
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	594

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	894
Black	27
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	233
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	67
eye procedures	4913
injections	923
photocoagulation	18
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	775
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	181
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	1618
eye procedures	3215
injections	908
photocoagulation	32
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	21
Hispanic	41
Asian	12
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	122
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	1822
eye procedures	3055
injections	1025
photocoagulation	20
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	658
Black	18
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	141
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	1873
eye procedures	3300
injections	1191
photocoagulation	23
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	23
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	137
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Huntley, IL were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	748
eye procedures	4700
injections	1094
photocoagulation	55
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	678
Hispanic	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	279
85 and over	172
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	263

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2010. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology: The American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2010)

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology: The American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AdventHealth

Endeavor Health

Advocate Health Care

UChicago Medicine - Bolingbrook, IL

ELIGIJUS P LELIS MD AND ASSOCIATES, SC

Advocate Sherman Hospital - Elgin, IL

Ascension St Josephs Hospital - Joliet, IL

Edwards Hospital - Naperville, IL

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Downers Grove, IL

Silver Cross Hospital - New Lenox, IL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana POS, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Cigna Connect, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthLink, Humana EPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Humana PPO, HFN, Cigna-HealthSpring, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, IL-Ascension Health Medicare, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., IL-Smart Health, Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, IL-Clear Springs Health (Medicare HMO), Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), More items loaded, Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana POS

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Cigna Connect

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink PPO

HealthLink

Humana EPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Humana PPO

HFN

Cigna-HealthSpring

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

IL-Ascension Health Medicare

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

IL-Smart Health

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

IL-Clear Springs Health (Medicare HMO)

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

More items loaded

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS from all over the web to help you find the right in Huntley, IL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-11-04

I am very fortunate to have found a wonderful Ophthalmologist in Dr. DeSai.  After coming across a frightening issue while getting an optometrist exam, I was immediately referred to Dr. DeSai.  He is upbeat, thorough, kind and comforting.  I know I am in excellent hands for my care.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ankit Desai, MD, FASRS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$1,618 ILUVIEN $1,618
Allergan, Inc.	$1,241 OZURDEX $1,241
Insight Instruments, Inc.	$1,000 $1,000
AbbVie Inc.	$900 OZURDEX $900
Alcon Research Ltd	$717 $717
Other	$2,226 OZURDEX $381	Clariti Contact Lens $167	BEOVU $120	EYLEA HD $115	VABYSMO $110	Other $1,334

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,570
Consulting Fee	$2,029
Honoraria	$1,200
Grant	$1,000
Travel and Lodging	$717
Other	$186

Biography

Dr. Ankit Desai's medical specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Desai (or staff) is conversant in Hindi. He has a special interest in retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases). He is affiliated with AdventHealth, Edward Hospital, and Advocate Health Care. After attending Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School, Dr. Desai completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). He can accept Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. According to AdventHealth, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Plainfield, IL.