Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD is an ophthalmologist in Lake Forest, IL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), general practice and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Grayslake Outpatient Center.
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In 2023, Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.
In 2012, Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.
The top procedures that Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Forest, IL during 2018 were eye procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD for Medicare patients.
| eye procedures | 12 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Forest, IL during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD for Medicare patients.
| eye procedures | 595 |
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| injections | 117 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD.
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Forest, IL during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD for Medicare patients.
| eye procedures | 884 |
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| injections | 209 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD.
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| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
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| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Forest, IL during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 231 |
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| eye procedures | 1051 |
| injections | 257 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD.
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| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
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| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Forest, IL during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 518 |
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| eye procedures | 1551 |
| injections | 421 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Forest, IL were eye procedures and injections.
| doctor visit | 374 |
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| eye procedures | 818 |
| injections | 251 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD.
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| Male |
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| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 85 and over | |
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| 75 to 84 | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2013)
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2017)
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 100 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Forest, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ria Dirghayu Desai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$176
EYLEA aflibercept injection $88 |
Eylea $88 |
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$172
Healon Viscoelastics $90 |
Optics $83 |
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$144
LUCENTIS $144 |
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$16
RESTASIS $16 |
| $332 | |
| $176 |
Dr. Ria Desai's medical specialty is general practice and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She has a special interest in diabetic retinopathy and intravitreal injection. Dr. Desai is affiliated with Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. After completing medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, she performed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Desai welcomes new patients at her office inLake Forest, IL as reported by Yext.
