Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Taddese T. Desta

Gastroenterology
Navajo Road Surgical Center Inc
2732 Navajo Rd Ste 100, 
El Cajon, CA 
Expertise in
14
conditions
Navajo Road Surgical Center Inc
2732 Navajo Rd Ste 100, 
El Cajon, CA 

Overview

Taddese Desta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California.

Dr. Desta is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Specialist in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • 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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • 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

Navajo Road Surgical Center Inc
2732 Navajo Rd Ste 100, El Cajon, CA 92020
Other Locations
Precision Research Institute LLC
292 Euclid Ave Ste 115, San Diego, CA 92114

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Desta 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.

5 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Staccato Granisetron (AZ-010) for the Acute Treatment of Moderate to Severe Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Staccato Granisetron (AZ-010) for the Acute Treatment of Moderate to Severe Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drug: AZ-010
Study Phase: Phase 2
Specimen Collection Study for Cancer
Specimen Collection Study for Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 02, 2022
A Phase 2 Dose Ranging, Randomized, Double Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of EDP-305 in Subjects With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
A Phase 2 Dose Ranging, Randomized, Double Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of EDP-305 in Subjects With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 16, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Durability, Safety, and Tolerability of RP-G28 in Patients With Lactose Intolerance
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Durability, Safety, and Tolerability of RP-G28 in Patients With Lactose Intolerance
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 08, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Phase 2 Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Velusetrag for the Treatment of Diabetic or Idiopathic Gastroparesis
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Phase 2 Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Velusetrag for the Treatment of Diabetic or Idiopathic Gastroparesis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 17, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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2 Total Publications

EDP-305 in patients with NASH: A phase II double-blind placebo-controlled dose-ranging study.
EDP-305 in patients with NASH: A phase II double-blind placebo-controlled dose-ranging study.
Journal: Journal of hepatology
Published: July 21, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Taddese T. Desta

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Taddese T. Desta?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Taddese T. Desta by calling their office at 619-266-3332. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Taddese T. Desta a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Taddese T. Desta is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhoids, 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. Taddese T. Desta specialize in?

While Dr. Taddese T. Desta is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Taddese T. Desta participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Taddese T. Desta has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhoids. You can view a list of Dr. Taddese T. Desta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Taddese T. Desta accept my insurance?

Dr. Taddese T. Desta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-266-3332 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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