Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD

Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD

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Primary Specialty

Medical Retina

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2013
Internship:
Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital - 2014
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2017
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2018

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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5.0
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August 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor providing g excellen diagnosis and care.

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Extremely professional - very calming.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

To start she "fit" me into her already packed schedule and that alone was greatly appreciated. She explains what she's doing, why and results of all tests. Very thorough and for me, information is empowering, so her patience making sure I understood is really important. She knows her field and confident as well.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent attention

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August 28, 2023

5.0

A wonderful caring person who takes the time need to explain and see you understand the situation

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Outstanding professional and caring

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August 19, 2023

5.0

This is a new diagnosis and Dr.Desai is reassuring and helpful at each visit.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

She was kind and regretful about my diagnosis, and then explained in detail what my procedure would be like. I trusted her completely and was happy to be in her care.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

A very efficient accurate doctor I am very satisfied with the results

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician! I trust her completely. Also, her referral to another eye doctor helped me find another great doctor within NM.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Professional friendly respectful etc.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Explains issues, offers advice instills confidence

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is always willing to discuss any questions/concerns that I might have. She takes the time I need to address these issues.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

She’s very thorough in exam and explains everything perfectly. She’s almost “cured” me.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Because she’s good at what she does

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August 04, 2023

5.0

She was everything I could want in a doctor. Patient, informative, thorough, compassionate and more.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dighayu it’s so professional she attend and explain the situation very clear. I’m so thankful for all your help.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai was very professional and cordial. She answered my questions completely and in an easy to understand way.

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July 31, 2023

5.0

She is very good and kind.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Very Good Doctor. Cares about her patients.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Like l said she cares

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Exceptional doctor and health care. See prior answer.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is in every way simply the best.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Súper attentive and listening to me when I talk to her.. she’s very professional and kind

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Patient with my questions-issues, thorough and knowledgeable in diagnosis, care, and treatment. - Though busy never seems, nor makes me feel rushed.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

She's extremely knowledgeable and is passionate about treating her patients eye diseases to the fullest.

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July 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is a very good doctor and she is easy to talk with as well. I always appreciate her explanations because I like to understand what is happening.

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July 08, 2023

5.0

her ability to relate

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Highly professional doctor, smart and thoughtful, patient and knowledgeable. Explained in details tests, diagnosis and procedures and future plans

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, Text the time to explain and address questions and concerns.

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Smart

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July 05, 2023

5.0

Very experienced and friendly attitude

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July 05, 2023

5.0

She's professional and trustworthy

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Took the time to explain things. Friendly and knowledgeable.

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring. Provides excellent care.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

knowledge of proffesion, listens. not treated to get you quickly in and out, treated to get you healthy.

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July 02, 2023

5.0

She's highly intelligent, articulate, confident, answers all questions, puts you at ease.

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July 01, 2023

5.0

Very cooperative

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July 01, 2023

5.0

Very good at explaining procedure and options. Knows what she's doing.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Having experienced other retina specialists, this was pleasant as it possibly could’ve been

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June 27, 2023

5.0

She’s a professional and is very good for me

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Knowledge and promptness

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June 21, 2023

5.0

She explained what she saw, listened to me, answered any questions.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

I was very satisfied with my visit and look forward to continue visiting Dr. Ria Desai.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent communicator. Confident in her ability.

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June 17, 2023

5.0

So good at what she does, very professional

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Desai is excellent! She knows her stuff, and is compassionate. Lays out a plan for you to proceed with. And takes your concerns seriously. Really a great doctor!

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, communicates well, instills confidence while taking patient concerns into account.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

She is the type of doctor that is unfortunately becoming rarer abd rarer.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain things to you that makes sense and shows a genuine concern for her patients.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

As above -excellent care while creating a very open interactive visit.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is the best! She’s very skilled and knowledgeable, and explains things very clearly. I have complete confidence in her.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

She is caring and patience.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and explained things very wel.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

She is kind and knowledgeable

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and attentive

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Always smiling..lets you know what is happening..encouraging with her treatments.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

A fine doctor who takes time with her patients

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June 06, 2023

5.0

She is a specialist and excellent at her job.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

My progress under her care has improved drastically. Much appreciate it.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Because they're with answering questions

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent care, all my questions answered, she was clear about the plan going forward

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May 29, 2023

5.0

Service satisfaction

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. She is recommending a second opinion to ensure the treatment is appropriate.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Ahe is wonderful clinician, thorough and professional

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Professional and intelligent and very sweet

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Excellent medical care giver.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is so professional and always takes the time to give a thorough explanation of what’s going on. I couldn’t imagine ever going anywhere else.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Great doctor. Very lucky to have her.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

She is caring and patience to her customer.

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Desai was very thorough with explanations and made sure I was comfortable during exam.

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May 04, 2023

5.0

I liked the way she took her time and explained about the eye and how my condition could afect it.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is an excellent healer - a technically excellent MD and an empathetic person.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

She was great. She explained things in a way that was very easy to understand. I felt extremely confident in her abilities.

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is very skilled and thorough. She is pleasant, reassuring and explains her treatment recommendations clearly.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Been go in there a long time and I like them

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May 01, 2023

5.0

she is friendly and patient with her explanation and concerns.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Professional experience and good natured a great combination when loosing sight potentially

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Very good service

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Very supportive

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April 24, 2023

5.0

She takes her time to answer any questions she explains things in language I can understand. Is thorough and pleasant in her approach.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Very good bedside manners

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April 20, 2023

5.0

The doctor as great communication skills, and is very thorough.

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Disclosures

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

External Professional Relationships

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