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Dr. Gnana Desigan, MD

Gastroenterology
2.6 (11)
Map Pin Small Van Nuys, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Gnana Desigan, MD

Dr. Gnana Desigan, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Van Nuys, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 50 years of experience. They graduated from Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University and is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Desigan an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Desigan works at Practice in Van Nuys, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Gastritis, Esophagitis and Reflux Esophagitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Desigan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sylvia Mejlszenkier MD
    6850 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 214, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 782-3116
  2. 2
    Office
    15225 Vanowen St Ste 103A, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 782-3116

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital

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    2.6
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    About Dr. Gnana Desigan, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1477580298
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Vanderbit U Hosp
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Gnana Desigan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Desigan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Desigan has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Desigan has seen patients for Chronic Gastritis, Esophagitis and Reflux Esophagitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Desigan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Desigan. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desigan.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Desigan, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Desigan appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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