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Dr. Bela Desai, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 59
Dr. Bela Desai, MD
2.3 (51 Ratings)

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Dr. Bela Desai, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Des Plaines, IL.
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Dr. Bela Desai, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 59
Des Plaines, IL
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33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bela Desai, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Bela Desai, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Des Plaines, IL and has 33 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 51 times. Dr. Desai's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Desai is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Advocate Medical Group Immediate Care Center
    77 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1992
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  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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Dr. Bela Desai, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bela Desai, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL