Dr. Puja Desai, OD, Arlington Heights, IL

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Dr. Desai took the time to explain my condition, and I am very happy that I got in to see her so soon! Would recommend”

BKMore than 1 year ago

“Dr. Desai was very friendly, and had great bedside manner. The exam that she gave me did not seem rushed, and I appreciate that she took time to answer all of my questions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in the area who needs an eye exam. ”

DLMore than 1 year ago

About Dr. Puja Desai

Puja Desai O.D., FAAO, grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. In addition to providing routine eye care, Dr. Desai is trained in diagnosing and managing a myriad of ocular diseases, surgical co-management, and specialty contact lens fitting. She is also fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish. Dr. Desai is dedicated to patient care and loves building rapport with her patients and their families based on kindness, trust, and compassion. She also sees children aged 3 years and older for comprehensive exams.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Optometric Evaluation for Concussions

Pachymetry

Routine Eye Exam

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Office location

Northwest Eye Physicians

1588 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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Education and background

Practice names

Northwest Eye Physicians

Education and training

Illinois College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1992050967

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Dr. Desai took the time to explain my condition, and I am very happy that I got in to see her so soon! Would recommend

More than 1 year agoBK

Dr. Desai helped me find contacts that worked for me after months of looking.

More than 1 year agoOB

Dr. Desai was very friendly, and had great bedside manner. The exam that she gave me did not seem rushed, and I appreciate that she took time to answer all of my questions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in the area who needs an eye exam.

More than 1 year agoDL

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What practice does Dr. Puja Desai work with?

Dr. Puja Desai works with Northwest Eye Physicians.

Where is Dr. Puja Desai's office located?

Dr. Puja Desai's office is located at 1588 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Puja Desai?

Dr. Puja Desai frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Puja Desai on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Puja Desai speak?

Dr. Puja Desai speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Puja Desai in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Dr. Puja Desai. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.