Summary

Dr. Kaniksha Desai is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. With 16 years of experience in the field, they earned their medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Desai focuses on helping patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions that affect their daily lives.

Dr. Desai practices in Palo Alto, California, where they treat patients with thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, and vitamin D deficiency. They perform specialized procedures including cranial ultrasounds and thyroid and parathyroid ultrasounds to diagnose and monitor endocrine conditions. Additionally, Dr. Desai conducts thyroid-stimulating hormone tests to evaluate thyroid function and guide treatment decisions for their patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Kaniksha Desai

900 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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16 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish, English
Palo Alto , CASAN FRANCISCO , CAUpland , CASan Jose , CA
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kaniksha Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kaniksha Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kaniksha Desai has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 2010

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Where is Dr. Kaniksha Desai's office located?
Dr. Kaniksha Desai's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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