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Priti N. Desai
Priti N. Desai
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Priti N. Desai

Chino Hills, CA USA

"Live, love, and laugh for the ultimate happiness of life."

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Day In The Life

Pediatrician

I provide comprehensive care to children, balancing office visits with hospital rounds to ensure their well-being.

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Day In The Life Of A Pediatrician

My Day to Day

My days are dedicated to caring for children and newborns. I split my week between two offices and a hospital, seeing patients from 9 to 5 for well-baby exams, physicals, and vaccinations. Thanks to telemedicine, I now conduct sick visits over the phone, allowing more time for in-office well visits. My afternoons often involve hospital rounds to check on newborns. My passion lies in being a voice for my young patients, ensuring timely care and advocating for their health.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Doctorate

    Medicine

    Baroda Medical College

Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Inspired by my parents, I pursued a career in medicine, completing my medical school in India.

  • 2.

    At 21, I left India for the United States, where I fell in love, got married, and decided to settle.

  • 3.

    I faced the challenge of retaking exams to practice medicine in the U.S., passing the USMLE steps 1 and 2 on my first attempt.

  • 4.

    A volunteer position at UCLA led to a significant opportunity in clinical research, helping me secure a residency in pediatrics.

  • 5.

    I completed my pediatric residency at Martin Luther King Hospital, part of the Harbor-UCLA program.

  • 6.

    During residency, I had both my children, balancing motherhood and the rigorous demands of medical training.

  • 7.

    I transitioned to private practice in Covina, California, eventually taking over the practice after my mentor's passing.

  • 8.

    To better serve my community, I opened a second office in Chino Hills, where I continue to practice and support the growing needs of the area.