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Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD

Dermatology* Age 51
Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD
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Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD is a Dermatologist in Portage, IN.
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Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD

Dermatology* Age 51
Portage, IN
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25 years of experience
Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD is a Dermatologist in Portage, IN.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES. Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD is a Dermatologist in Portage, IN and has 25 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Northwest Health-Porter and Pinnacle Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Skin Cancer and Basal Cell Carcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Desai's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desai is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Excision of Skin Cancer
Actinic Keratosis
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Melanoma
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rash
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Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Vasculitis
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Skin Grafts
Wart Freezing
Acne
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Alopecia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Bedsores
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Birthmark
Boil
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Bowenoid Papulosis
Cellulitis
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Skin Lesion
Dry Skin
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Folliculitis
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Intertrigo
Itchy Skin
Keloid Scar
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Lichen Planus
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Onychomycosis
Pityriasis Rosea
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Psoriatic Arthritis
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Skin Discoloration
Skin Ulcer
Varicose Veins
Warts
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Melanoma Screening
Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Aetna
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Northern Indiana Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
    3190 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 764-3600
  2. 2 Office
    11061 Broadway # B, Crown Point, IN 46307
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 764-3600
  3. 3 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush LLC
    9601 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 491-3376
  4. 4 Integrated Dermatology of Calumet City LLC
    19 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City, IL 60409
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 218-9888

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3.8
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Nov 10, 2018
Dr. Desai & Melony are absolutely wonderful! Their staff is very pleasant and helpful! I cannot say enough about this office!
Roni in Valparaiso, IN — Nov 10, 2018
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Specialties*
Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Skin Cancer and Basal Cell Carcinoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Northwest Health-Porter and Pinnacle Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD holds board certification in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN

  • Pinnacle Hospital

    9301 Connecticut Dr, Crown Point, IN