Alana C Desai MD

Assistant Professor, Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine

6812 State Route 162Ste 200Maryville, IL 62062
Phone+1 618-288-0900
Fax+1 314-273-0470

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Education & Training

Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 2018 - 2023
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Urology, 2004 - 2008
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2004
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceInternship, Transitional Year, 2002 - 2003
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2002

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2020 - 2029
MO State Medical License 2008 - 2027
WA State Medical License 2022 - 2027
OK State Medical License 2020 - 2020
American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR (Modular), Allscripts, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

A Trial Comparing Efficacy of HM3 Versus F2 Lithotripters for Stone Fragmentation
TERMINATED
NA
NSAIDs Stent Study Start of enrollment: 2018 Jul 31
RECRUITING
EARLY_PHASE1

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Fragmentation and Facilitated Clearance of Small, Asymptomatic, Renal Stones with Burst Wave Lithotripsy and Ultrasonic Propulsion: A 14-Month Follow-Up.
Jonathan D Harper, Barbrina Dunmire, Jeff Thiel, Barbara H Burke, Alana C Desai
Journal of Endourology. 2026-08-02
PUSH trial limits: why fluids still matter - Authors' reply.
Charles D Scales Jr, Alana C Desai, Peter P Reese, John C Lieske, Gregory E Tasian
Lancet. 2026-08-01
2 citations
Prevention of urinary stones with hydration: a randomised clinical trial of an adherence intervention.
Alana C Desai, Naim M Maalouf, Jonathan D Harper, Sri Sivalingam, John C Lieske
Lancet. 2026-03-21

Press Mentions

Endourology/Stones: Care Utilization for Stones Growing Rapidly in Older AdultsJune 28th, 2017
Groundbreaking Study Evaluates Hydration Strategies to Prevent Kidney StonesMarch 20th, 2026
Hydration Programs Found Insufficient to Reduce Kidney Stone RecurrenceMarch 20th, 2026