Summary

Dr. Taddese Desta specializes in gastroenterology with additional expertise in internal medicine. He completed his medical education at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and pursued his residency training at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center. With 37 years of clinical experience, Dr. Desta brings extensive knowledge to digestive health care. He is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Desta maintains hospital affiliations with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego. His expertise includes treating common digestive conditions such as hemorrhoids, GERD, and acid reflux. He performs specialized procedures including pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations. Patients have rated Dr. Desta 4.2 out of 5 stars for his care and service.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 37 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • St Marys Hospital Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Taddese Teferi Desta has 8 locations

Digestive Disease Associates Inc

292 Euclid Ave Ste 115San Diego, CA 92114
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Euclid Endoscopy Center Lp

286 Euclid Ave Ste 109San Diego, CA 92114
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Desta Digestive Disease Center

292 Euclid AveSan Diego, CA 92114

Euclid Endoscopy Center Lp

2732 NAVAJO RD STE 100EL CAJON, CA 92020
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Paradise Valley Hospital

2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

292 Euclid Ave

292 Euclid Ave Ste 115San Diego, CA 92114

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Dr. Taddese Teferi Desta, MDTheresa Obonyano, APRNChimdi Mfebe, APRNRachel Oliver, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CASACRAMENTO , CALittle Rock , ARSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: University of South Alabama
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Taddese Teferi Desta

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Seton Health Plan
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Taddese Teferi Desta has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Taddese Teferi Desta has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Marys Hospital Medical Center

Medical School

Oregon Health & Science University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Dr. Taddese Desta is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.

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