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Dr. Kaniksha Desai is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. With 16 years of experience in the field, they earned their medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Desai focuses on helping patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions that affect their daily lives.
Dr. Desai practices in Palo Alto, California, where they treat patients with thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, and vitamin D deficiency. They perform specialized procedures including cranial ultrasounds and thyroid and parathyroid ultrasounds to diagnose and monitor endocrine conditions. Additionally, Dr. Desai conducts thyroid-stimulating hormone tests to evaluate thyroid function and guide treatment decisions for their patients.
Dr. Desai practices in Palo Alto, California, where they treat patients with thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, and vitamin D deficiency. They perform specialized procedures including cranial ultrasounds and thyroid and parathyroid ultrasounds to diagnose and monitor endocrine conditions. Additionally, Dr. Desai conducts thyroid-stimulating hormone tests to evaluate thyroid function and guide treatment decisions for their patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 52 insurance plans accepted
- Wake Forest School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 16 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Palo Alto , CA | San Mateo , CA | Daly City , CA | Alameda , CA |
| Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine | Med School: Tufts University | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kaniksha Desai
Medical Specialties
Kaniksha Desai has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Kaniksha Desai has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Kaniksha Desai holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Kaniksha Desai's NPI number is 1316266778.
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