Chintan S. Desai, MD

4.9

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Practice Focus Areas

Aortic Valve Disease
Cardiac Oncology
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Lipid Disorders (Cholesterol and Triglycerides)
Mitral Valve Disease

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2008
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2011
Fellowships:: Johns Hopkins University - 2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Huntley Hospital

Kishwaukee Hospital

McHenry Hospital

Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

4.9

534 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

85 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

85 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and far from retirement.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Good and knowlegable

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Easy to converse with.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent listener and knowledgable. He keeps up on research.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He explained the testing he was ordering and why. He was very kind as well.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He listens and answers questions the way I can understand

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Knowledgeable, personable, great bedside manner

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Personable and caring

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He is very current in his training and knowledge, and is personable, remembering our conversation from the previous year. His office keeps to the schedule in a timely way.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He very pleasant and bedside manners

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March 06, 2024

5.0

His Examination , Diagnosis and advised to the patient is very nise

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Desai is awesome and also cares about my best interest. It should be noted. It was special that the same person who called me to confirm my appointment was the same nurse that checked me in and checked my vitals prior to coming able to make the entire experience, much more efficient and a better quality communication. He was able to understand that I had the right mindset because all of us were on the same page and because I had a sore throat we were able to not cancel the appointment because we knew the difference between Covid symptoms and a sore throat. Great experience

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He is an impressive individual and cardiologist with excellent people skills

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Best Cardiologist I've had so far. He takes time and explains everything with you not rushed he truly cares about your health.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very professional, thorough, and personable.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Friendly and thorough.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He is very caring and has a real interest in his patients.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Elite doctor! Check his education & intern background, that's all i needed.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

great care

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February 02, 2024

5.0

I feel confident he would be able to help whoever I referred

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Nice guy who has taken the time to answer all my questions willing

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Desai explains everything well and takes time to answer all my questions.

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January 06, 2024

5.0

Takes time with me, makes sure all my questions are answered

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He is awesome

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He listened to everything I had to say, answered all my questions worked well with me gave me great alternatives, and and options. Heâ€™s very professional, compassionate and caring makes me feel safe makes me feel like Iâ€™ve had the best care that can be provided.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

He listens and recommends based on your feedback. Very professional and empathetic.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is extremely thorough, asks questions and listens to my concerns. Discussed our next step.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Very open and transparent communication-he engages the patient

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Kind nice Doctor

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Empathetic doctor. Good communications skills.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He is nice Dr. and he listen attentively for what I complain about my health

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November 16, 2023

5.0

A good doctor and caring!

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Was very thorough with exam, and explaining fully in ways we could understand what was going on and the actions needed to achieve reasonable and accessible goals.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Very kind. Answered all questions. DId not hurry

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s so smart and kind at the same time. And very down to earth.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Understanding and knowledgeable

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Professional Knowledgeable and Caring

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November 08, 2023

5.0

He listened well, and explained everything so I understood.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai properly attended me, answered any questions I had and reassured me of any concerns I had

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Desai is very thorough and listens to your questions and answers without being in a rush

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October 17, 2023

5.0

He was, as always, friendly, well prepared, efficient and capable of explaining my health status in understandable language.

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Good experience

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai listens and gives his coarse of treatment in a very understandable why. Heâ€™s extremely personable.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Desai is knowledgeable and approachable. No question or concern is too insignificant for him to consider in conversations and communications. I'm grateful to be a patient in his care.

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September 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Desai was very personable

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Took the time to clearly explain my conditiion & options for treatment.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Very considerate. Has a very professional approach, along w/ a good rapport w/ the patient.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

He was very friendly and willing to listen to me on various health issues. He also noted that if I need it, he will consult with cardio doctors who have more experience with all my health issues.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Took time to explain things. Did not appear to rush through my appointment.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

He listens, he does not have pat answers and he gives good advice.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

He looks at all the tests, listens to all questions, and devises a plan to improve my health.

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Disclosures

Chintan S. Desai, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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