Is Dr. Desai accepting new patients?

Yes, Dr. Desai is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.

Which LAOSS offices does Dr. Desai see patients at?

Dr. Desai sees patients at our East LA office. Call (323) 264-7600 if you'd prefer a specific location.

What does Dr. Desai specialize in?

Dr. Desai focuses on minimally invasive pain management, nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, among other physical medicine & rehabilitation services.

What insurance does Dr. Desai accept?

LAOSS is in-network with most major PPO, HMO/IPA, and government plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Health Net, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Kaiser Permanente, LA Care, Tricare, and 100+ HMO/IPA networks. See our full insurance directory at /insurance/, or call (323) 264-7600 to verify your specific plan. Out-of-network and self-pay welcome.

How do I schedule with Dr. Desai?

Book online via the appointment widget, or call (323) 264-7600. Our team will route you to the right office based on your zip code and Dr. Desai's clinic schedule.

Provider

Raj Desai, MD

Specialties

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Interventional Pain Medicine

NPI1710723887

LanguagesEnglish

Accepting new patients

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Philosophy of care

Dr. Desai combines compassionate physiatry with advanced interventional pain techniques to help patients recover function and quality of life.

Expertise

Dr. Desai co-founded a brain injury telerehabilitation clinic and has served as a pain medicine consultant, interventional pain physician, and physiatrist. He specializes in minimally invasive pain management techniques, including nerve blocks, epidural injections, and radiofrequency ablation.

Key takeaways

Raj Desai, MD, Pain Management & Rehabilitation Specialist at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
MD from American University of Antigua College of Medicine.
Sees patients at East LA.
Focus areas include minimally invasive pain management, nerve blocks, and epidural injections.
Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.

Background

Advanced training in physical medicine & rehabilitation.

Dr. Desai completed his undergraduate degree at Pennsylvania State University before pursuing his medical training.

Education

Medical Degree: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine Internship, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Queens, New York); Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, Illinois (Chief Resident)
Fellowship: Pain Medicine Fellowship, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison

Certifications

Board-certified in pain management & rehabilitation

Areas of expertise

What we treat in clinic.

Minimally invasive pain management
Nerve blocks
Epidural injections
Radiofrequency ablation
Brain injury rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Where this specialist sees patients.

East Los Angeles1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 2200 · Los Angeles, CA(323) 264-7600

Returning LAOSS patients: start here.

Whether you're calling for a refill or a follow-up, or you're still in the recovery window after a procedure with Dr. Desai, the path is short.

Already a patient?

Call our office: a real person answers.

Call (323) 264-7600 during business hours for prescription refills, follow-up appointments, or questions about your care. We don't have a patient portal; every concern reaches a real team member.

Refills, work/school notes, and result questions: handled by phone
Same-day callbacks for anything time-sensitive
Bilingual English / Spanish on every line, every office
Call (323) 264-7600, open Monday through Friday

Post-op questions?

After Your Surgery: read this first.

Our post-op guide covers what's normal in recovery, when to call us, and when to go straight to the ER. Honest information, no marketing fluff.

What pain, swelling, and bruising should look like day-by-day
Red flags that mean call the office, and red flags that mean ER
Wound care, weight-bearing, and PT timing for every common procedure
Open the guide at /after-your-surgery/

After-hours emergencies: call our main line at (323) 264-7600 and follow the prompts. For life-threatening symptoms (chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, suspected infection with high fever), call 911 or go to the nearest ER, and have them call us.

From our Google reviews

What patients say about Raj Desai

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“I went in for an Epidural in my lower L3 & L4. Dr Desai explains everything in detail. The procedure was done easily and with little to no pain. I was impressed”
Google reviewerGoogle reviewEast Los AngelesNov 2023
“Dr Desai and his team are very professional. He was clear on explaining my x-ray and answered all my concerns”
Maria T.Google reviewEast Los AngelesJan 2024
“The doctor was great. Highly recommend!! Doctor Desai took extra time today to hear me. The outcome of todays procedure was excellent!”
Jerett D.Google reviewEast Los AngelesSep 2023
“Dr. Desai is real, thoughtful, easy to talk to, authentic, and tells me what I need to do with urgency but without judgment. His staff are courteous show they care.”
Lillian O.Google reviewEast Los AngelesJul 2023
“Doctor Desai is wonderful, very caring, always goes out of his way to take care of his patient. The staff is very friendly and efficient.”
Carolina C.Google reviewWilshireApr 2024

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Raj Desai, MD: FAQ.

Yes, Dr. Desai is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.

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Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call us or book online. We'll get you on Raj's schedule.

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