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Dr. Pooja Desa, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 41
Dr. Pooja Desa, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Pooja Desa, MD is a Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Pooja Desa, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Pooja Desa, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 41
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Pooja Desa, MD is a Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA.

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Dr. Pooja Desa, MD is a Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Desa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Desa received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Desa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desa also speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Desa is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Respiratory Failure
Acidosis
Pneumonitis
Respiratory Failure
Acidosis
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Pneumonitis
Asthma
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Pneumonia
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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E. Coli Pneumonia
Emphysema
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Sarcoidosis
Sepsis
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Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Thrombosis
Tuberculosis
Vascular Disease
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Breath Testing
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Central Line Insertion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Tube Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Mechanical Ventilation
Pulmonary Procedures
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Anthem
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
    900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  2. 2 St. Mary's Medical Center
    450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  3. 3 Diagnostic Imaging-Midtown Ca
    3000 Q St, Sacramento, CA 95816
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Mercy Hospital of Folsom
    1650 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 95630

Patient Satisfaction

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3.7
Based on 3 Reviews
5 Stars (2)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 03, 2019
Having major asthma problems, Dr deSa listened, diagnosed and provided corrective plan to improve and control my asthma where others remedies have failed. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Kris55 in Fairfield, CA — Jan 03, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Terna Medical College
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Kentucky
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Pooja Desa, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Pooja Desa, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

    900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA