


Dr. Akash Desai, MD
Dr. Akash Desai, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Oakland, CA and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2018. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center.
Practice
1411 E 31st St Oakland, CA 94602Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction

Save money with free prescription discounts
Experience Check
Search for experience in a specific area
Insurance Check
Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type
Dr. Desai's Reviews
Overall Patient Satisfaction
About Me
biography
Dr. Akash Desai, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Oakland, CA and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2018. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreEmergency Medicine
*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2018
Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.
Learn more about medical license public record checkHealthgrades Tips for Getting the Right Healthcare
Locations
Practice
- Call
- Fax
- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Sun: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Directions
Practice
Practice
Practice
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
Compare Providers
Providers shown based on Dr. Desai's location and specialty. Show more Emergency Medicine Doctors / Intensivists.