Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
3851 Katella Ave, Ste 305, 
Los Alamitos, CA 

Overview

Dr. Watson Desa is a cardiologist in Los Alamitos, California and is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College Pune and has been in practice for 46 years. He is one of 19 doctors at St. Mary Medical Center who specialize in Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Desa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Heart Attack, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Desa is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease). Dr. Desa is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Armed Forces Medical College

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)

Fellowships

City of Hope National Medical Ctr.
LAC - USC Medical Center
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
St Mary Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • 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

Watson A. DeSa, MD Private Practice
3851 Katella Ave, Ste 305, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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You can book an appointment with Dr. Watson A. Desa by calling their office at 562-594-6080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Watson A. Desa a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Watson A. Desa is classified as an Advanced expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Watson A. Desa specialize in?

While Dr. Watson A. Desa is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Heart Attack. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Watson A. Desa accept my insurance?

Dr. Watson A. Desa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-594-6080 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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