Summary

Dr. Saleem Desai is an internal medicine physician who specializes in gastroenterology and nutrition. He earned his medical degree from Miraj Medical College and has dedicated 34 years to practicing medicine. His extensive experience spans digestive health, nutritional counseling, and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Desai is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Desai practices at multiple locations throughout the Los Angeles area, including Northridge, Burbank, Van Nuys, Encino, West Hills, and Westlake Village, with hospital affiliations at UCLA West Valley Medical Center. He provides specialized care for patients experiencing urinary concerns such as frequent urination and nighttime urination episodes. His practice includes diagnostic procedures like comprehensive urine testing and urodynamic evaluations to assess bladder function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 stars, reflecting their confidence in his medical expertise and patient care approach.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 34 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Miraj Medical College
  • 13 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Saleem A Desai has 8 locations

Los Angeles Gastroenterology Institute

18350 Roscoe Blvd Ste 303Northridge, CA 91325
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Multispecialty Medical Group

421 E Angeleno Ave Ste 102Burbank, CA 91501
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

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

15107 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91405

Encino Hospital Medical Center

16237 Ventura BlvdEncino, CA 91436

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center

18300 Roscoe BlvdNorthridge, CA 91325

West Hills Hospital

7300 Medical Center DrWest Hills, CA 91307

Los Angeles Gastroenterology Institute

1240 S Westlake Blvd Ste 137Westlake Village, CA 91361

Los Angeles Gastroenterology Institute

16311 Ventura BlvdEncino, CA 91436

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, French, Bambara
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Med School: Miraj Medical College Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Saleem A Desai

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Humana - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Saleem A Desai has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Saleem A Desai has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Nutrition
  • Nutritional Support
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Miraj Medical College in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Desai's NPI number is 1790760973.

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Dr. Saleem Desai's office is located at 18350 Roscoe Blvd Ste 303, Northridge, CA, 91325.
Which hospitals is Dr. Saleem Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Saleem Desai is affiliated with Ucla West Valley Medical Center.

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