A New York native, Hemali earned her physician assistant degree from St. John’s University in 2018. She began her career in Critical Care and Internal Medicine in New York before moving to Arizona, where she spent four years at Mayo Clinic specializing in Internal Medicine. Her growing interest in digestive health led her to focus on Gastroenterology. Now living in Naperville, Hemali enjoys the fast pace of inpatient medicine and the opportunity to continually challenge herself. Her clinical interests include IBD, GERD, and biliary disease. Outside of work, she loves traveling, shopping, and taking walks with her husband.
Hemali Desai, PA-C
Fun Facts
Favorite food you had while in another country-croquettes in Spain!
What are you watching on tv currently? Severance! Can’t wait for the new season to come out.
Donuts or cupcakes-Donuts always! Specifically, chocolate frosted with rainbow sprinkles 🙂
Favorite band or type of music- I enjoy all types of music but my favorite would have to be hip hop and pop.