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Dr. Meenakshi M Desai MD FACS, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Meenakshi M Desai MD FACS

Ophthalmologist

3000 Broadway Mount Vernon IL, 62864

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Dr. Meenakshi Desai is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mount Vernon, IL. Dr. Desai specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Desai can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Desai can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

BJ Medical College

Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences 1967

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma

Dr. Meenakshi M Desai MD FACS's Practice location

Meenakshi Desai

3000 Broadway -
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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New patients: 618-244-3200
Fax: 618-244-3254

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