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Kush Desai, MD, Interventional Radiology, Chicago, IL, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

KushRajeshDesaiMDFSIR

Interventional Radiology • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor of Radiology, Surgery, and Medicine, Northwestern University

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Summary

  • Dr. Kush Desai is a radiologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and has been in practice 10 years. He specializes in vascular & interventional radiology and is experienced in female pelvic congestion syndrome, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, complex inferior vena cava filter retrieval, chronic venous insufficiency , deep venous reconstruction, venous disease, and varicocele embolization.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2012 - 2013
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 2008 - 2012
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • American Board of Radiology Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR) Society of Interventional Radiology, 2019

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Long-Term Antithrombotic Therapy after Venous Stent Placement 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Philips’ CavaClear Laser-Assisted IVC Filter Removal Device Launched in the United States
    Philips’ CavaClear Laser-Assisted IVC Filter Removal Device Launched in the United StatesApril 21st, 2022
  • Philips CavaClear IVC Filter Removal Laser Sheath Receives FDA Clearance
    Philips CavaClear IVC Filter Removal Laser Sheath Receives FDA ClearanceDecember 22nd, 2021
  • Trends and Needs in Deep Vein Thrombosis and Central Venous Occlusion Care
    Trends and Needs in Deep Vein Thrombosis and Central Venous Occlusion CareAugust 2nd, 2023

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kush Desai, Dr. Kush Desai, MD, Dr. K Desai, Dr. Kush Rajesh Desai