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Komal Desai, MD, Ophthalmology, Leawood, KS, Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas

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Ophthalmology Leawood, KS

Cataract Related, Ocular Oncology

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Komal Desai is an ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas, Olathe Medical Center, Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, Research Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road, Truman Medical Center-Lakewood, Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill, and Saint Luke's South Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. She specializes in cataract related and glaucoma related and is experienced in cataract surgery and ophthalmic oncology.

Education & Training

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - Present
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2011 - 2019
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2017
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

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