Chintan S. Desai, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Aortic Valve Disease
Cardiac Oncology
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Lipid Disorders (Cholesterol and Triglycerides)
Mitral Valve Disease

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2008
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2011
Fellowships:: Johns Hopkins University - 2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, 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:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Kishwaukee Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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784 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable caring efficient effective a all around nice person

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Very clear with his messaging and makes complicated cardio info easy to understand.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Very helpful

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Clean

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February 06, 2026

5.0

His the best

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Helps the patient understand all options of treatment.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

A direct, knowledgeable and empathetic communicator.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable professional

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Professional, courteous and takes the time to listen to my concerns.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

He was thorough and explained everything so that I understood. Amazing doctor.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He had read my chart before hand. Ordered appropriate test and called on the RX.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Professional and good "bedside manner"

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind and respectful, spent time to listen and explain on my concerns and objectives ,compassionate with good bedside manners , excellent assessment skill .

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Desai was very professional, friendly and encouraging. He took the time to explain everything so I could understand. He took time for my questions. I appreciated that Dr. Desai was interested in and respectful of me as a person.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

very personable and interested in medical history

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He is a wonderful, knowledgeable doctor who puts you instantly at ease. He is patient and answers all questions and explains your tests in detail

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Great demeanor, both personable and knowledgeable

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, good listener, encourages good health, very easy to talk to,

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Professional

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November 12, 2025

5.0

He's very personable & caring. He also very willing to answer your questions & explain things.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Seemed very nice

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He explained effectively the facts and didn't rush the examination

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Desai knows my history and is consistent. He's caring!

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional. Has great bedside manner. Took time to answer questions. Pleasant and confident.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

He made me understand what I need to do. And sent me onto an excellent doctor.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Good explanation of what I need to do. Reevaluated my meds.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

He's great, very easy to talk to, very nice and thorough and very knowledgeable

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Desai is thorough!

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Demonstrate a genuine concern and interest in my wellness and care. We have good discussions and collaborative plans for next steps. He has a great approach and communication style.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He is thorough

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Very open to the patient's concerns

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September 21, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Great visit, answered any and all questions. Did not feel rushed.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Very attentive to the questions and answers I could give

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Desai is highly competent and has a very pleasant personality.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Desai patiently answered all my questions. He has a warm and friendly bedside manner. He is down to earth and has a very common sense approach.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

He is professional , and gives you a good medical explanation that one can understand.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

Very friendly.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Fabulous Dr. answered all my questions very professional compassionate. Give me a follow up. Care told me how to do. My labs. Told me what text back for future appointments really listened and addressed all my concerns.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

He cares about my health

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August 13, 2025

5.0

He is affable and remembered me from my last visit years ago.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Good care

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Desai can help others with similar ailments

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July 28, 2025

5.0

He listens and answers questions

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Desai is a great listener and is always very informative. I always leave with my questions answered.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Nice, polite, informative

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Nice facility Friendly staff

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May 27, 2025

5.0

I feel he is exceptional.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and easy to deal with.

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May 17, 2025

5.0

Obviously he is as smart as they come. Very cordial and listens well.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Really listens and kind.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable

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May 14, 2025

5.0

he was so nice. He took time talking to me answered all my questions. Explain things to me then I could understand. It just made me feel so much better about my situation.

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May 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Desai

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May 09, 2025

4.0

Seems caring. I will go back

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