About Neeraj Desai, MD
Neeraj R. Desai, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive, advanced and therapeutic bronchoscopy for lung diseases. As Medical Director of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology, he leads efforts in robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound and other state-of-the-art techniques to improve lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Desai is board certified in interventional pulmonology and committed to advancing lung health, mentoring future clinicians and providing personalized, evidence-based care from diagnosis through recovery.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to provide the best care possible by creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Care philosophy
I see the patient-physician relationship as a partnership built on listening and trust. I treat patients and their loved ones like family, taking time to educate and empower them to understand their condition and treatment options. My goal is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care that supports their health and wellbeing.
Overview
- Gender Male
Clinical focus
- Pulmonology
Procedures performed
- Bronchoscopy
- Cryobiopsy
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
- Thermal ablative therapies (laser, argon plasma coagulation, electrocautery)
- Cryotherapy (wart removal)
- Airway Stenting
- Balloon dilation
- Endobronchial valves (bronchoscopic lung volume reduction) for severe emphysema
- Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Foreign body removal
- Thoracentesis
- Chest tubes (open and small bore), pleurodesis
- Medical thoracoscopy
- Tunneled pleural catheters
- Percutaneous tracheostomy
- Percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement
- Robotic assisted bronchoscopy
- Fiducial marker placement
- Ultrasound of the chest
Conditions treated
- Airway obstruction
- Airway tumor
- Bronchopleural fistulas
- Hemoptysis
- Lung nodules and masses
- Lymphadenopathy
- Pleural effusions (benign or malignant)
- Sarcoidosis
- Spontaneous pneumothorax
- Tracheal tumor
- Tracheobronchomalacia
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Lung cancer (primary and metastatic)
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1614 W. Central Ave., Suite 105
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2452
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2452
Endeavor Health Medical Group
880 W. Central Rd., Suite 4250
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2381
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2381
Endeavor Health Medical Group
519 S. Roselle Rd., 2nd Floor - Pulmonary
Schaumburg, IL 60193-2925
Schaumburg, IL 60193-2925
Medical School
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2001Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College
Residencies
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2006Internal MedicineNew York Downtown Hospital
Fellowships
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2010Pulmonary and Critical CareTulane University Medical Center (Louisiana)
Board certifications
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2009Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
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2024Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Reviews (66)
December 29, 2025
Very nice and informative. Thank you .
December 28, 2025
He was very thorough with my health and options so he prescribed more medication then another test once I finished the prescribed medication.
December 21, 2025
The nurse and everyone was very good
December 19, 2025
Excellent compassionate care!
December 18, 2025
Knowledge
December 16, 2025
Dr Desai is great
December 6, 2025
He's friendly and very knowledgeable
November 25, 2025
Dr. Desai is not only a fine doctor, he is one of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever known. In a difficult situation, he manages to inject humanity, while preparing his patient for all possible outcomes. He maintains a positive outlook, and encourages his patient to do the same. His is not an easy job, and he often has to deliver bad news, but always with a "we can fight this" outlook". I deal with numerous doctors, and I wish they all had his kindness, his gentleness, and humanity. He is a true gem.
November 12, 2025
Dr Desai is a wonderful doctor, very respectful, courteous, and has the excellent bedside manner,he answer all my questions correctly. The staff and nurses are also excellent,courteous.
November 10, 2025
Very professional
November 9, 2025
The doctor had a listening ear and did not butt in or make me feel rushed.
October 13, 2025
Very patient and caring. Takes the time to answer questions we have.
October 12, 2025
Dr. Paik is professional,patient, and takes time to explain what has happened and the plan going forward.the staff was able to get me an appointment quickly.
October 10, 2025
Dr. Desai is wonderful- kind, compassionate, and engaged in the care of the patient. He works with the whole patient, not just the issue for which the patient is seeing him, but the impact of that issue in the patient's overall health. That has not been my experience with most doctors.
September 29, 2025
This was my first time meeting the Dr. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and focused. It may take a few more encounters before I understand her ways. So far no complaints.
September 28, 2025
Dr.Dasai is a excellent Pulmonologist, very thorough, answers all questions with explanations.
September 23, 2025
Doctor listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.
September 23, 2025
All my care providers take excellent care of me. I enjoy listening to their expertise and advice. I wouldn't go anywhere else for treatment.
September 22, 2025
I am happy with them
September 21, 2025
I was very satisfied no complaints
September 19, 2025
Dr Desai was wonderful.
September 19, 2025
Dr Sita is always VERY THOROUGH!!
September 10, 2025
Dr. Desai is a kind, thoughtful specialist. He explained my medical situation thoroughly and answered all my questions.
September 1, 2025
Very professional
August 24, 2025
Very warm and professional care.
August 21, 2025
All good.
August 21, 2025
Dr Desai is very compassionate and skilled. I will always be grateful for his kindness and happiness when my biopsy turned out to be good news! I am so glad I was referred to him.
August 21, 2025
Excellent in all areas
August 8, 2025
Everyone was pleasant and professional. My questions were answered clearly and what was to be expected was explained.
August 2, 2025
Dr. Desai is a wonderful doctor. He listens to your questions and answers them in a very caring and professional way. He never hurries you along he always takes time with you. I'm so happy to have him.
July 22, 2025
Dr. Desai is a friendly caring professional and takes the time to explain everything and to answer any questions.
July 21, 2025
Very thorough and explanatory
July 20, 2025
Dr Desai and his staff are very caring and helpful. Made me feel so much better.
July 20, 2025
All good. Keep up the good work!
July 18, 2025
I am. Very pleased
July 13, 2025
Very caring and professionalism shown by all.
July 13, 2025
Very polite,friendly and informative
July 10, 2025
Compassionate, professional, thorough
July 8, 2025
I'm always well taken care of!
July 7, 2025
Very good doctors
July 6, 2025
Everyone were professional, pleasant, on time. I had no issues with anything. Thank you for a good service.
July 5, 2025
Dr Desai is just wonderful. Kind, emphatic & gave us all the time we needed to explain everything. Highly recommend him
July 4, 2025
Very nice
July 4, 2025
The best
June 30, 2025
They care and treat you like family.
June 22, 2025
Well organized, knew protocol( no real problems)
June 21, 2025
Outstanding in all respects
June 15, 2025
Dr. Desai exhibited exceptional compassion, care, and professionalism as a medical provider.
June 15, 2025
The nurse and doctor were very friendly and knowledgeable
June 14, 2025
Dr.DeSai is an excellent Dr. Very kind , cares about hir patients.
June 10, 2025
Very respectful,courteous,and very professional Great doctor Dr neeraj Desai
June 8, 2025
Everyone was exceptionally caring
June 8, 2025
Kind, courteous, caring, thorough, patient.
June 5, 2025
I felt comfortable and informed, and all my questions were answered so that I could understand. and the reasons for further test was explained to me
May 25, 2025
Dr. Desai and his staff are the BEST! Caring, prompt, professional, I couldn't be happier with the care I received!
May 22, 2025
I had an appointment and also on the wait list. I was called and my appointment moved forward because of an opening. This was great.
May 16, 2025
Very nice experience
May 10, 2025
Doctors and staff are excellent.
May 2, 2025
Always pleased with everything about my visits
May 2, 2025
Everyone that I was with for all my tests were very nice
April 25, 2025
Did not really explain to me what was going on - rather I had to probe and ask a lot of questions.
April 19, 2025
Dr. Desai was extremely generous with his time. He made sure we were comfortable, and that we understood, in basic language, exactly what the issues were, and what the next steps would be. He was compassionate and professional. I felt very confident with him.
April 18, 2025
Everything was excellent.
April 14, 2025
Excellent doctor
April 11, 2025
We like Dr Desai.
April 6, 2025
Dr. Desai is very caring
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