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Dr. Pooja Desa, MD

Dr. Pooja Desa, MD

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. Pooja Desa, MD is a pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA. She is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

900 Hyde St San Francisco, CA 94109
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(415) 353-6758

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Desa is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Desa specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Desa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desa

3.7

3 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kris55 in Fairfield, CA – Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sacramento, CA – Mar 02, 2017
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Know Before You Go

About Me

care philosophy

My personal motto is the same as my father's --"Always put the patient first." I was exposed to medicine and its practice on a regular basis since both my parents were in the medical field and with their support I was able to purse a career in medicine.

biography

As a child growing up in Mumbai, India, I would play doctor and thought maybe I would be one later on in life, but aside from that dream, the overpowering influence that led me to this career was my family. I am a fourth generation doctor. My great-grandfather...read more

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

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  • University Of Kentucky

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

    Residency Hospital

  • Terna Medical College

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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  • English

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

Focus on Asthma

Locations

Practice

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital900 Hyde St San Francisco, CA 94109
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Practice

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Practice

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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

    900 Hyde St
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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