Overview
Kumar Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
227 W Janss Rd Ste 315, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
3510 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Desai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kumar Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kumar Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kumar Desai by calling their office at 805-449-4278. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kumar Desai a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kumar Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kumar Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Kumar Desai is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Jaundice, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kumar Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kumar Desai has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Kumar Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kumar Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-449-4278 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- JaundiceDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AscitesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.