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Summary
Dr. Watson Desa is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in 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 medical experience, Dr. Desa brings extensive knowledge to his cardiovascular practice. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Dr. Desa is affiliated with several healthcare facilities including Saint Mary Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, and UCI Health Los Alamitos in California. He focuses on treating chest pain and related chest problems in his patients. His procedural expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests and specialized heart imaging studies such as contrast echocardiography. Dr. Desa practices primarily in Los Alamitos, California, where he serves patients with comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Dr. Desa is affiliated with several healthcare facilities including Saint Mary Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, and UCI Health Los Alamitos in California. He focuses on treating chest pain and related chest problems in his patients. His procedural expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests and specialized heart imaging studies such as contrast echocardiography. Dr. Desa practices primarily in Los Alamitos, California, where he serves patients with comprehensive cardiovascular care.
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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 58 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 33 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 | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Los Alamitos , CA | Winter Park , FL | Pasadena , CA | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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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- 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.
- Does Dr. Watson Desa accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Watson Desa accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Watson Desa accepting new patients?
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