Vikas Desai, MD

Vikas Desai, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Urology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2010
Internship:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2011
Residency:
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine - 2016

Languages Spoken

  • Gujarati
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

665 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Very personable

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August 28, 2022

5.0

The staff are experienced and knowledgeable.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

The procedure went well and he explained things to my wife after surgery.

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August 26, 2022

4.0

Excellent quality of service, from communications to treatment. Score isn’t higher only because that requires more experience together.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Kind and considerate

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to understand the situation and finds better ways to find a solution in your health

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Doctor was knowledgeable and included me in decisions about my treatment.YY

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August 16, 2022

5.0

So far everything is going well for me after this treatment. The photos that I saw indicated that my urinary blockage has been significantly improved.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Professional, kind, attentive

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August 15, 2022

5.0

I like him. He’s efficient, friendly and helpful

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Very professional and kind

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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August 10, 2022

5.0

He don’t take longer to get there and do what he needs to do.

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August 10, 2022

4.0

If someone was asking, I would recommend.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

I just think he is very good at what he does, and he explains things well.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Very good listener

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Friendly. He listened and was patient with my questions.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Quality care and easy to talk to

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He is a caring, knowledgeable and kind doctor

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He keeps asking if I have any questions about what he's telling me

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Very professional and responsive.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

He knows what he’s doing and he instantly made me feel at ease that I will be taken care of.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very good at explaining everything

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Didn't rush, answered ally questions.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Dr told me what was going on what he was going to do and in everyday language so I could understand what to expect

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July 27, 2022

5.0

He explained things to me so I understood. Took my pain seriously!

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Trato de escucharme y así se esforzó por ayudarme

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Thorough and understanding

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Very nice and professional

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July 24, 2022

4.0

He understood my concerns. Seemed very knowledgeable.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He was very polite, knowledgeable and swift.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Described everything I needed to know in a very easy to understand manner.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Very professional and has a soothing manner.

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July 17, 2022

4.0

See response to previous question.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

I thought he was interested in his work and me

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Quality of care

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July 13, 2022

5.0

He has not disappointed me in his practice.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Kind, really listens to you. Made me feel so comfortable.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Very polite listened to my concerns explained what had to be done

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Desai was very professional with great bedside manner! He is not only a clinical physician but an also educator for patients. He is knowledgeable, and interactive and decision-making. He is not too quick to proceed to surgery.

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July 11, 2022

3.0

Average

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He explained things. listened and was nice.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He took his time to explain everything and he was very kind

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Very understanding. Went over the issues thoroughly

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July 10, 2022

5.0

He explained everything very clearly and was reassuring. He was great.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

I would highly recommend people to Dr. Desai because he is a very smart and awesome Dr. He takes the time to explain things to his patients and listens with care to their concerns.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Explaines what to expect very well.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Professional, clear and to the point, answered all questions

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Muy buen doctor!!

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Makes me feel comfortable

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June 25, 2022

5.0

I like the doctor

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He’s young, so I know he’ll be around a while, plus he’s very good at explaining himself and very patient with me as a patient.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional and good doctor patient relationship

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and personal

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Attentive/ knowledgeable

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Very informative, made me feel very comfortable and was talking to me in a down to earth way.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

I've been very happy with his care and treatment.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

He took good personalized care of me

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable,explained everything

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He's knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to your concerns and address them

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, nice and respectful.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Happy with the way he takes time to explain and making sure to answer any questions we have and confident in what he is doing

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May 27, 2022

5.0

He spent an appropriate amount of time with me. Answered all of my questions. Great personality. Professional, but friendly.

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May 27, 2022

4.0

Today he took time to talk to me. I wish I would have had more information prior to surgery.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Explico muy bien la preocupacion por mi salud y la desicion de los procedimientos que se tenian wue hacer.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Very attentive, answered my questions

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Very good and made feel at home.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

They have been extremely attentive through the process of my kidney stones removaland stent placement and postoperative care.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

He takes the time to explain all the procedures and asks if you have any questions

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May 17, 2022

4.0

Professional, knowledgeable and nice. But couldn’t recommend an effective way to treat other than a Urolift surgery.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He seems very knowledgeable and professional.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Muy buen dr explica todo bien no dudas

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Qualified & knowledgeable!

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Listens and his Direct

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May 11, 2022

4.0

I just didn't feel like I got a good explanation for my procedure....apparently I didn't ask the right questions. He was pleasant and kind, but I could've used a little more information to feel more comfortable.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Knows what he's doing ,very professional

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May 10, 2022

3.0

If I do recommend Dr. Desai to anyone I'd tell them 'He is a good doctor but has a bad bedsude manner.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

He takes the time to explain everythingThe first time I met him he explained how everything would be done so I new what to expect.

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May 09, 2022

4.0

Seem good, but with one visit.....

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May 06, 2022

5.0

First impression was good. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

This is my first visit but I was happy with what he had to say and about what he is planning on doing for the future

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Desai is an excellent doctor.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Desai avoided doing invasive treatments and opted to rule out more common causes first. I came for a second opinion and I am happy I did so. He identified the potential problem and had me try out a few lifestyle changes. His suggestions was quickly reduced the pain I’ve been experiencing for several months within a couple weeks. Very grateful.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Competent and efficient in all aspects of my treatment.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

He's personable and friendly. He seems very knowledgeable and he didn't want to rush into surgery.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Care nd concern for patient

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Communicates well. And seems to be very skilled in his profession

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Explained everything & discussed what took place with my wife.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Excellent personality. Explained what he was doing. Gave me some things to read. Very thorough.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Very personable, knowledgeable and friendly

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April 27, 2022

4.0

Pleasant

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March 27, 2022

5.0

Was very honest, caring, respectful, built a great report. Answered any and all questions to the very best of his ability.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

very professional

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March 22, 2022

5.0

por que esplica mui vien

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Great doctor and specialist.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Seems like an experienced doctor

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Very efficient, knowledgeable, and concerned.

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Vikas Desai, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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