Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City Inc
1201 Bishop St, 
Union City, TN 

Overview

Rishan Desta is an Emergency Medicine provider in Union City, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Periodontitis, Boils, and Folliculitis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Licenses

Emergency Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Parker Adventist Hospital
Adventhealth Castle Rock
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City Inc
1201 Bishop St, Union City, TN 38261

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.


1 Total Publications

Necrotizing Fasciitis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rishan Desta

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rishan Desta?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rishan Desta by calling their office at 888-952-6772. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rishan Desta a top-rated expert for Fractured Spine?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rishan Desta is classified as an Experienced expert for Fractured Spine, 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. Rishan Desta specialize in?

While Dr. Rishan Desta is a Emergency Medicine, they have specific expertise in Fractured Spine, Periodontitis, and Boils. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Emergency Medicine.

Does Dr. Rishan Desta participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rishan Desta has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fractured Spine. You can view a list of Dr. Rishan Desta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rishan Desta accept my insurance?

Dr. Rishan Desta accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-952-6772 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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