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Dr. Raj Desai, MD

Pain Medicine*
4.3 (7)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Raj Desai, MD

Dr. Raj Desai, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They graduated from American University of Antigua and is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and Adventist Health White Memorial. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA with other offices in Glendale, CA. 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. Desai's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kerlan Jobewhite Memorial Orthopedic Clinic
    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 307-8913
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    California Home Health Services
    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale, CA 91206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 863-4099
  3. 3
    Kevin J Pelton MD Inc
    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 264-7600
  4. 4
    Adventist Health Glendale
    1509 Wilson Ter, Glendale, CA 91206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 409-8000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Adventist Health Glendale
  • Adventist Health White Memorial

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Low Back Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Instability
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Celiac Plexus Block
Cervical Block
Epidural Block
Facet Block
Ganglion Impar Block
Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Block
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
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Spinal Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block
Steroid Injection
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Raj Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1508258559
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Queens Hospital Center) Program
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • American University of Antigua
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • The Pennsylvania State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Raj Desai, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Desai is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

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