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Dr. Achal Desai, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Dr. Achal Desai, MD
2.8 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Achal Desai, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Shawnee, KS
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Achal Desai, MD is a Nephrologist in Shawnee, KS.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from Sardar Patel Medical College and completed a residency at University of Oklahoma Medical Center. Dr. Achal Desai, MD is a Nephrologist in Shawnee, KS. Dr. Desai currently practices at Nephrology Associates - Shawnee and are affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephritis and Nephropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Desai is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Small Kidney
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Infection
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Cryoglobulinemia
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Pyonephrosis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates - Shawnee
    6850 Hilltop Rd Ste 100, Shawnee, KS 66226
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 441-5757
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    8901 W 74th St Ste 328, Overland Park, KS 66204
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  3. 3 Medical Plaza Internal Medicine Lab
    10787 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 649-2671
  4. 4 Overland Park Dialysis
    12201 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS 66210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 451-5984
  5. 5 Lenexa Dialysis
    8630 Halsey St, Lenexa, KS 66215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 894-1100

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2.8
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Mar 26, 2021
Dr. Desai is my husband's nephrologist. He is excellent. We have found him to be patient and understanding. He is also a very good doctor and will do everything that he can to help you with your kidney problems.
Kathy Rowe — Mar 26, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sardar Patel Medical College
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
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Residency

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  • University of Oklahoma Medical Center
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Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Oklahoma Medical Center
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Achal Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Nephritis and Nephropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Achal Desai, MD is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission.

Yes, Dr. Achal Desai, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's South Hospital

    12300 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO

  • AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

    9100 W 74th St, Shawnee Mission, KS