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Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD
4.5 (85 Ratings)

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Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Maria, CA.
Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD
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Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Maria, CA.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Maria, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Elbow Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 85 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Hindi. Dr. Desai is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Care Management
Wellness Examination
Elbow Sprain
Chronic Care Management
Wellness Examination
Elbow Sprain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bacterial Sepsis
Constipation
Joint Pain
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Meniscus Tear
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Common Cold
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Iodine Deficiency
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Earwax Removal
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Shield of California
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • WellPoint
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Health Net of California

Locations

  1. 1 Central Coast Family Care
    355 Daniel Dr Ste 105, Santa Maria, CA 93454
  2. 2 Office
    195 W Highway 246, Buellton, CA 93427
    Monday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    09:00 - 14:00
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.5
Based on 85 Reviews
5 Stars (67)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 16, 2024
I was seeing Dr.Desai for about three and a half years,after about six months,I had a high white blood count,he sent to mission of hope,I was going there for about 3 years,every six months,well then my husband and I moved to Sierra vista Arizona,well the doctor decided because I was seeing a cancer doctor in Santa Maria ca he would would send me to cancer care of Sierra vista of Arizona,after the thrid visit with them,they decided to do a bone marrow on me,they hurt too,I have Chronic lymphocytic leukemia.if it wasn’t for Dr.desai,sending me to a cancer doctor,I would of never known…….thank you Doctor Desai..
Joyce slinkard — Feb 16, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Sports Medicine
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kamlesh Desai, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA