Dermatology

Ruchik Desai, MD

Director, Northern Indiana Dermatology

Crown Point, IN

Dr. Ruchik Desai is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery and general dermatology, with a primary focus on treating skin cancer through microscopically controlled excision techniques that maximize tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue. He routinely manages skin cancer & excision procedures and demonstrates extensive experience in micrographic dermatologic surgery, serving adult patients across the spectrum of dermatologic conditions in

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (MD, 1999)
Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Transitional Year, 2000)
Residency: Wright State University School of Medicine (Dermatology, 2003)
Fellowship: Dayton Skin Surgery Center (Dermatologic Surgery, 2005)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dermatopathology

Conditions & Treatments

Nail DisordersEczemaDermatologic SurgeryDermatopathologyMohs SurgeryMelanomaSkin Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Margaret Mary Health
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Franciscan Health Munster
Community Hospital
Pinnacle Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Desai treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Desai accept Aetna insurance?

Ruchik Desai's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Desai practice?

Ruchik Desai practices in Crown Point, IN with hospital affiliations including Margaret Mary Health, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and Franciscan Health Munster.

What does Dr. Desai specialize in?

Ruchik Desai is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Dermatopathology.

How long has Dr. Desai been practicing?

Ruchik Desai has 27+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.

What is Dr. Desai's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (MD, 1999); Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Transitional Year, 2000); Residency: Wright State University School of Medicine (Dermatology, 2003).