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Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 40
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Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 40
Stanford, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Stanford, CA.

About

Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Stanford, CA. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Endocrine Gland Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desai is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Endocrine Gland Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Lipid Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bursitis
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Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Constipation
Cough
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Craniopharyngioma
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
Hashimoto's Disease
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperkalemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipoprotein Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pheochromocytoma
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polyuria
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Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Proteinuria
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Stye
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Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thiamin Deficiency
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Wheezing
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Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  2. 2 Francis H. Koch MD Inc.
    211 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 721-1300
  3. 3 Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer
    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-6000
  4. 4 Office
    1804 Embarcadero Rd Ste 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  5. 5 Dept. of Internal Medicine
    2 Medical Park Rd Ste 502, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 540-1000

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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Endocrine Gland Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA