Chicago Magazine’s 2021 Top Doctors List

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Windy city retina is feeling proud to announce that our retina specialist Dr. Ankit Desai has been named in Chicago magazine’s 2021 top doctors list! The physicians were selected as the best in the area by their peers, according to the Chicago magazine and the finalists were chosen based on patient outcomes, education, and professional experience. Congratulations Dr Desai!! 🎉🎉🎉 

https://www.chicagomag.com/.../Top-Doctors/Organs-Glands-4/

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