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Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD

Pediatrics* Age 45
Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD

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Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD

Pediatrics* Age 45
Long Beach, CA
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18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD is a Pediatrician in Long Beach, CA.

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Dr. Desikan graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at St Christophers Hospital For Children.Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD is a Pediatrician in Long Beach, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Desikan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. Dr. Desikan's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desikan is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Locations

  1. 1 S Mark Taper Foundation Children's Clinic
    455 E Columbia St Ste 201, Long Beach, CA 90806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 933-0400
    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
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    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Physicians Inc.
    701 E 28th St Ste 301, Long Beach, CA 90806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 427-7275
  3. 3 The Children's CL Family Health Ctr In Bellflower
    17660 Lakewood Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 822-4646

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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Pediatrics
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Internship

Internship
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
    2007
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    2011
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desikan's profile.

Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA