Summary

Dr. Desa received her MD degree at the Goa Medical College in India. She completed her internship there as well and did her residency at the White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles. She is affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics and is Board Certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Desa also speaks Spanish.

Her philosophy of care is that she "treats every child as I would my own."

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 45 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • White Memorial Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Margaret Mary Desa has 2 locations

Kids Care Pediatrics

1125 E 17th St Ste N351Santa Ana, CA 92701
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kids Care Pediatrics

1164 N Euclid StAnaheim, CA 92801
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Margaret Mary Desa

  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Margaret Mary Desa has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Margaret Mary Desa has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Check-up
  • Eczema
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Margaret Mary Desa 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

Residency

Completed their residency at White Memorial Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1983 and Grant Government Medical College in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Desa's NPI number is 1144247990.

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Dr. Margaret Desa is affiliated with South Coast Global Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, College Hospital Costa Mesa, and Anaheim Community Hospital Llc.
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Dr. Margaret Desa's office is located at 1125 E 17th St Ste N351, Santa Ana, CA, 92701.
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