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Summary
Dr. Watson Desa is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices family medicine and interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 58 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Desa brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
Dr. Desa practices at multiple locations throughout Los Alamitos and Lakewood, California, with affiliations at Saint Mary Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, and several other regional hospitals. His expertise includes treating chest pain and chest wall problems. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and detect cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Desa practices at multiple locations throughout Los Alamitos and Lakewood, California, with affiliations at Saint Mary Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, and several other regional hospitals. His expertise includes treating chest pain and chest wall problems. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and detect cardiovascular conditions.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 58 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English
- Lac Usc Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 58 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English | Speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin | Speaks English, Hindi | |
| Los Alamitos , CA | Torrance , CA | Winter Park , FL | El Monte , CA |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla |
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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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- 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.
- What languages does Dr. Watson Desa speak?
- Dr. Watson Desa speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
- 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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