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Summary
With 58 years in cardiology and interventional cardiology, Dr. Watson Desa treats chest wall pain, chest pain, and chest problems, and performs electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms. He also practices family medicine and is affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, Kindred Hospital Paramount, UCI Health Los Alamitos, and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Desa received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. He sees patients in Los Alamitos and Lakewood, California, and speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Dr. Desa received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. He sees patients in Los Alamitos and Lakewood, California, and speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 58 years of experience
- speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Lac Usc Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 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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| Cardiology | Cardiology | Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 58 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish | Speaks English, Hindi | ||
| Los Alamitos , CA | Winter Park , FL | Anaheim , CA | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | ||
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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
Dr. Watson A Desa holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1973 and Armed Forces Medical College in 1968.
NPI Number
Dr. Desa's NPI number is 1235185620.
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- Dr. Watson Desa speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- 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.
- 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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