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Dr. Akash Desai, MD

Dr. Akash Desai, MD

Emergency Medicine*
5+ years of experience

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 94602

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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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 more
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2018
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Highland Hospital1411 E 31st St Oakland, CA 94602
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  • 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

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center901 Nevin Ave Richmond, CA 94801
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Practice

Alvarado Hospital LLC6655 Alvarado Rd San Diego, CA 92120
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94611
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’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

    Surgical 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St
    Oakland, CA 94602

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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