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Dr. Komal Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Komal Desai, MD
4.8 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Komal Desai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO.
Dr. Komal Desai, MD
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Dr. Komal Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Komal Desai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University Mo Ks City School Of Med.Dr. Komal Desai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO and has 28 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Sabates Eye Center at University Health and are affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and University Health Truman Medical Center. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients. Dr. Desai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Eye Infections
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Melanoma
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Birth Defects
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Graves' Disease
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Disease
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • WellCare
  • Preferred Health Professionals
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • United Healthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • Guardian
  • National Provider Network
  • The Great-West Life Assurance Company
  • Medico
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • HealthChoice
  • Molina
  • Assurant Health
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sterling
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • AARP
  • Freedom Network
  • Community Care Network
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • American Republic
  • Tricare
  • EyeMed Vision Care
  • Golden Rule
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • HealthLink
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Pyramid Life
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Advantra
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Sabates Eye Center at University Health
    2101 Charlotte St Ste 250, Kansas City, MO 64108
  2. 2 Office
    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, Kansas City, MO 64111
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Sabates Eye Centers PA
    4741 S Arrowhead Dr, Independence, MO 64055
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Sabates Eye Centers PA
    5811 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154
    Monday
    00:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 00:00
    Thursday
    00:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Sabates Eye Centers PC
    11261 Nall Ave, Leawood, KS 66211
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Sabates Eye Center University Health Lakewood
    7900 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64114

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.8
Based on 45 Reviews
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Feb 21, 2023
Very informative. I have total confidence in her ability to care for my vision needs.
Bob Miller — Feb 21, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Mo Ks City School Of Med
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Komal Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Komal Desai, MD is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and University Health Truman Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Komal Desai, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO

  • University Health Truman Medical Center

    2301 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO