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Dr. Lajja Desai, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 38
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Dr. Lajja Desai, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 38
Chicago, IL
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Dr. Lajja Desai, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Desai graduated from Iowa State University. Dr. Lajja Desai, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center. Dr. Desai's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desai is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 227-4100
  2. 2 Office
    3722 Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 543-7362
  3. 3 Office
    3722 Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 227-4100
  4. 4 Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Bays Medical Building
    900 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 227-1010
  5. 5 Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL 60190
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 933-6631

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Specialties*
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics
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Education

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  • Iowa State University
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics
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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. Lajja Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Lajja Desai, MD is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lajja Desai, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr, McHenry, IL

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL

  • West Suburban Medical Center

    3 Erie Ct, Oak Park, IL