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Summary
Dr. Watson Desa is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in family medicine and interventional cardiology. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 58 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Desa brings extensive knowledge to his cardiovascular practice. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
Dr. Desa maintains affiliations with several medical centers including Saint Mary Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, and UCI Health Los Alamitos in California. His practice focuses on treating chest pain and chest wall conditions. He performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Dr. Desa practices in Los Alamitos, California, where he provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to his patients.
Dr. Desa maintains affiliations with several medical centers including Saint Mary Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, and UCI Health Los Alamitos in California. His practice focuses on treating chest pain and chest wall conditions. He performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Dr. Desa practices in Los Alamitos, California, where he provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to his patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 58 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English
- Lac Usc Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Watson A Desa has 4 locationsWatson A Desa Md Medical Group
3851 Katella Ave Ste 305Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Tel: (562) 594-6080
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Lestonnac Free Clinic
3801 Katella Ave Ste 301Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Tel: (562) 493-4466
Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Hospital Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 58 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English | Speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin | Speaks English, Hindi | |
| Los Alamitos , CA | Torrance , CA | Winter Park , FL | Laguna Hills , CA |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Watson A Desa
Medical Specialties
Dr. Watson A Desa has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Watson A Desa has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
58 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Lac Usc Medical Center
Medical School
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1973
Armed Forces Medical CollegeGraduated in 1968
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- Where is Dr. Watson Desa's office located?
- Dr. Watson Desa's office is located at 3851 Katella Ave Ste 305, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720.
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- What languages does Dr. Watson Desa speak?
- Dr. Watson Desa speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Watson Desa affiliated with?
- Dr. Watson Desa is affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center, Uci Health Lakewood, Kindred Hospital Paramount, Uci Health Los Alamitos, and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center.
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