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Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD

Dermatology* Age 51
Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD
3.8 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD

Dermatology* Age 51
Portage, IN
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25 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Ruchik Desai, MD works in Portage, IN as a Dermatologist and has 25 years experience.

They are board certified in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES in 1999. Dr. Desai has has worked on more claims relating to Skin Cancer and Basal Cell Carcinoma than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Desai has received an average rating of 3.8 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. They are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Pinnacle Hospital. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Desai practices at Practice in Portage, IN and has additional offices in Crown Point, IN, Munster, IN and Calumet City, IL.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northern Indiana Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
    3190 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368
  2. 2 Office
    11061 Broadway # B, Crown Point, IN 46307
  3. 3 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush LLC
    9601 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
  4. 4 Integrated Dermatology of Calumet City LLC
    19 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City, IL 60409

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3.8
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
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1 Star (3)

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Nov 10, 2018
Dr. Desai & Melony are absolutely wonderful! Their staff is very pleasant and helpful! I cannot say enough about this office!
Roni in Valparaiso, IN — Nov 10, 2018
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Specialties*
Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Desai accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Desai accepts here.

Dr. Desai frequently sees patients for Skin Cancer and Basal Cell Carcinoma .

Dr. Desai has a star rating of 3.8/5 and has been reviewed 10 times.

Dr. Desai is board certified in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Desai has been practicing as a Dermatologist for 25 years.

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