Family & General Practitioners
Sunil Desai, MD, FCCP
Sepsis Alliance · San Diego, CA
Identity verified on September 21, 2026
3 Peer Endorsements
5.0
Endorsed“Sunil is a well trained thoughtful and compassionate physician.”
Patrick Strollo, MDInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Pittsburgh, PAMarch 16, 2015
“Sunil is a kind, highly skilled physician who works to improve his skills consistently. It was an honor to collaborate with him in patient care. I respect his knowledge and ethics in all aspects of his professional life.”
Lynn Lipskis, DDSDentist, General Practice · St Charles, ILMarch 16, 2015
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“Dr. Sunil Desai is truly one of the best clinicians I have encountered in my career. He is a truly caring, compassionate and dedicated physician who took the time necessary to make a difference of the patients he cared for. I knew when Sunil was caring for my patients they were getting the best care possible. How did I know?? My patients and their families let me know. Dr. Desai took the time to listen to patients and render them care that made a difference. Sunil will make a positive impact through his life and his work wherever he goes. He is just that kind and unique person who doesn't come along everyday. Caring and compassionate yet driven and smart. I can recommend Sunil without reservation and with my greatest regard.”
Peter Norvid, MDInternal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine · La Grange, ILMarch 16, 2015
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About
Dr. Desai has over two decades of experience as both a practicing physician and as a physician leader. Read moreShow less
Dr. Desai has over two decades of experience as both a practicing physician and as a physician leader. He is a member of the Board of Directors Resurrection University and on the Medical Advisory board for the Will-Grundy Clinic, located in Joliet (“The Free Clinic”). He holds membership in numerous professional societies, including the American College of Physician Executives.
He completed his residency in internal medicine at Grace Hospital, Wayne State University where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He went on to complete a Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he later served as Chief Fellow and Program Director of the House Physician Program. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
Recognition history
2 awards
- 2015 City WinnerFamily General Practitioners · San Diego
- 2015 Top DoctorFamily General Practitioners
Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles. History, not current standing.
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