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.

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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 locations

Watson A Desa Md Medical Group

3851 Katella Ave Ste 305Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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
Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Uci Health Lakewood

3700 South StLakewood, CA 90712

Los Alamitos Medical Center Inc

3751 Katella AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720

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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 , CATorrance , CAWinter Park , FLLaguna 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

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Watson A Desa has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Watson A Desa has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Defibrillators
  • Family Medicine
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Unstable Angina

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Watson Desa accept my insurance?
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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.
Is Dr. Watson Desa accepting new patients?
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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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