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Dr. Desai is a native of Joliet, Illinois, and has an impressive academic and professional background. He earned his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency at Saint Louis University. Further honing his expertise, he undertook a two-year surgical retina fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Before establishing Windy City Retina in 2017, Dr. Desai served as an associate professor of ophthalmology at both Henry Ford Hospital and Saint Louis University, where he trained future eye physicians. He is affiliated with several hospitals across the Chicagoland area, including Silver Cross Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, and Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital in Joliet.
Comprehensive Retinal Services
Windy City Retina is dedicated to providing personalized and technologically advanced eye care. The clinic offers a broad spectrum of diagnostic tests and treatments, including:
Diagnostic Services: Retinal exams, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fluorescein angiography, and ultrasonography.

Medical Treatments: Intravitreal injections for conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Laser Therapies: Laser retinopexy for retinal tears and other laser treatments for various retinal conditions.

Surgical Procedures: Vitrectomy, scleral buckling surgery, and pneumatic retinopexy for retinal detachments and other complex retinal issues.
Conditions Treated
The clinic manages a wide array of retinal conditions, such as:
Retinal Detachment: A serious condition where the retina separates from the back of the eye, requiring prompt surgical intervention.

Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO): Blockage of the retinal veins leading to vision problems, managed through medications and laser therapy.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Both wet and dry forms, treated with intravitreal injections and lifestyle modifications.