Summary

Dr. Arpita Desai is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist who has dedicated 17 years to treating patients with blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences before completing her residency at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Desai furthered her specialized training through a fellowship at the University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine in 2019. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Desai practices at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and sees patients in San Francisco, California. She specializes in treating complex conditions including kidney cancer, advanced cancer, and prostate cancer. Her expertise includes performing CT scans and conducting comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Dr. Desai also utilizes creatinine and creatinine clearance tests to assess kidney function in her patients. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.6.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 17 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic

1825 4th St # 6San Francisco, CA 94143
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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17 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
San Francisco , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CA
Med School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Arpita Desai

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • 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 - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Arpita Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Arpita Desai has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Oncology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine2019

Residency

University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences2014
University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences2012

Medical School

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Rajiv Gandhi University of Health SciencesGraduated in 2009

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Dr. Arpita Desai is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.
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