Summary

Dr. Yogina Desai is a family medicine physician who graduated from the American University of Antigua. She completed her internship at Virtua Tatem-Brown in 2013, followed by her residency at the same institution in 2015. With 14 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Desai provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She is fluent in both Gujarati and English.

Dr. Desai practices at Optum in Carson, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Frederick Health Hospital. She specializes in managing Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol in both adults and children. Her practice includes routine blood tests and virtual care consultations to serve her patients' diverse healthcare needs. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.3 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.3
  • 14 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Gujarati, English
  • Virtua Tatem-Brown
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Optum - Carson

824 E Carson StCarson, CA 90745

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Carson , CAGraham , TXGlendale , CAArcadia , CA
Med School: American University of Antigua Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Yogina Chandrakant Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Yogina Chandrakant Desai has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Virtua Tatem-Brown2015

Internship

Virtua Tatem-Brown2013

Medical School

American University of AntiguaGraduated in 2012

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Dr. Yogina Desai speaks Gujarati and English.
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