Public Biography
Dr. Desai is a pediatrician and Chief Health Informatics Officer at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where he oversees the programs in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health. He is board-certified in pediatrics and clinical informatics and received his Master’s degree in Biomedical Informatics from Oregon Health & Science University. He has over fifteen years of experience working with software developers, database analysts, and clinical teams to develop novel applications that support clinical quality and efficiency. Dr. Desai co-leads CHOP’s digital transformation strategy including efforts to expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring. He lives with his wife and twin children in Philadelphia and enjoys cycling, cooking, and DIY projects.
Affiliations
Fellows of AMIA (FAMIA)
FAMIA stands for “Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association” and it recognizes the contributions and professional accomplishments of AMIA members who apply informatics skills and knowledge to their practice – be that in a clinical setting, a public or population health capacity, or as a clinical researcher.
Year Inducted
2019