Ophthalmology
Ankit Desai, M.D.
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Henry Ford Hospital and Saint Louis University
Ankit Desai, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal and macular diseases. He returned to the Chicagoland area in 2017. Prior to returning, Dr. Desai was in practice in Southern Illinois. In addition, he was an associate professor of ophthalmology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri training future eye physicians. Dr. Desai is a native Chicagoan, growing up in Morris, I
16+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education & Training
- Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (Honors)
- Residency: Saint Louis University (Ophthalmology)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Silver Cross Hospital
Experience
16+ years in practice