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Dr. Kavin Desai, MD

Dr. Kavin Desai, MD

Pediatric Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kavin Desai, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Hayward, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave S Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 675-4050

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Pediatric Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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biography

Dr. Kavin Desai, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Hayward, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente Oakland...read more

  • Pediatric Cardiology

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  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Leandro ESRD27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave S Hayward, CA 94545
1

Practice

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford725 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced St
    San Leandro, CA 94577
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

    2425 Geary Blvd
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% 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
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