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Dr. Kumar Desai, MD

Dr. Kumar Desai, MD

Gastroenterology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Kumar Desai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Thousand Oaks, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Esophageal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Creighton University in 2004. He is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 74 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (74 reviews)

Practice

227 W Janss Rd Ste 315 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Telehealth available

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Dr. Desai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

4.1

74 ratings, 35 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Julie N. – Oct 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Reynolds – Apr 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tom Kuhn – Sep 13, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Todd G – Aug 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Steve B. – Mar 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Charles P. – Sep 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jamie Kogut – Jun 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Megan Sandoval – Nov 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cincin – Oct 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Michael K. – Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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S. Otmishi – Aug 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Margaret Ragle – Jul 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mary Imsland – May 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Roy – Mar 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Tom W – Mar 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Eileen B – Mar 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 06, 2021
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Dr. Kumar Desai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Thousand Oaks, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Esophageal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Nebraska|university Of Texas Southwestern - Parkland Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Montefiore Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • Montefiore Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Creighton University

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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    Locations

    Practice

    Kumar Desai MD Inc.227 W Janss Rd Ste 315 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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    Practice

    Los Robles Surgicenter2190 Lynn Rd Ste 100 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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