Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Kumar S. Desai

Gastroenterology
Office
3510 N Moorpark Rd, 
Thousand Oaks, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
29
conditions
Office
3510 N Moorpark Rd, 
Thousand Oaks, CA 

Overview

Kumar Desai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thousand Oaks, California.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
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HMSA
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  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

3 Total Publications

Cross-Modality Differences In Pancreatic Cyst Size Measurements May Affect Surgical Decision-Making.
Cross-Modality Differences In Pancreatic Cyst Size Measurements May Affect Surgical Decision-Making.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: April 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kumar S. Desai

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kumar S. Desai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kumar S. Desai by calling their office at 805-492-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kumar S. Desai a top-rated expert for Gastric Dysmotility?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kumar S. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastric Dysmotility, 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 S. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Kumar S. Desai is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastric Dysmotility, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Kumar S. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kumar S. Desai has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Dysmotility. You can view a list of Dr. Kumar S. 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 S. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Kumar S. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-492-9000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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