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Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD

Pediatrics*
Map Pin Small Long Beach, CA
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18 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD

Dr. Sonia Desikan, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Long Beach, CA. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. Dr. Desikan, completed a residency at St Christophers Hospital For Children.

Dr. Desikan works at Practice in Long Beach, CA with other offices in Bellflower, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Desikan's Office 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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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

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  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1881852739
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Mount Sinai Hospital
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    • St Christophers Hospital For Children
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    • St Christophers Hospital For Children
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    • Drexel University College of Medicine
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    • Pediatrics
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