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Dr. Taddese Desta, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Taddese Desta, MD
2.7 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Taddese Desta, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
San Diego, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Taddese Desta, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Taddese Desta, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Desta currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Paradise Valley Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. At present, Dr. Desta received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Desta's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desta also speaks Amharic and Arabic. Dr. Desta is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Barrett's Esophagus
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
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Crohn's Disease
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Diverticulosis
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Duodenitis
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Care 1st Health Plan
  • HealthSmart
  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Tricare
    Health Net PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Molina
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Health Net of California
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Plus POS
  • County Medical Services Program (CMSP)
  • Medicare
  • Priority Select HMO
  • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Indemnity Plan
  • Medi-Cal

Locations

  1. 1 Precision Research Institute LLC
    292 Euclid Ave Ste 115, San Diego, CA 92114
  2. 2 Navajo Road Surgical Center Inc
    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 100, El Cajon, CA 92020
  3. 3 Euclid Endoscopy Center LP
    286 Euclid Ave Ste 109, San Diego, CA 92114
  4. 4 Digestive Disease Associates Inc. Chula Vista
    296 H St Ste 301, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  5. 5 Endoscopy Center of Chula Vista
    681 Third Ave # B, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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2.7
Based on 7 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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May 04, 2017
Dr.Desta is the best doctor!recommend him for anyone. Very pleasant, understanding and explain everythings to his patients with easy words.
Beth in Pacoima, CA — May 04, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Amharic
Arabic
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Mary's Hospital & Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Mary's Hospital & Medical Center
    1992
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Taddese Desta, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desta's profile.

Dr. Taddese Desta, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Paradise Valley Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Taddese Desta, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, National City, CA

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA