ANUP DESAI
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Anup Desai, born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, followed in his mother's footsteps to provide compassionate care. He completed a combined M.D./Ph.D. program and attended residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System before moving to California. With 20 years of medical experience in various settings, Dr. Desai felt constrained by high patient volumes and administrative demands. This led him to establish his own direct primary care practice, prioritizing patient‑doctor relationships free from insurance interference. Dr. Desai's practice operates on a simple monthly membership fee, ensuring unhurried visits and personalized care. He resides in Santa Cruz with his wife and daughters, enjoying surfing, mountain biking, hiking, and skiing.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
- Residency
- Family Medicine - University of Pennsylvania Health System (Philadelphia PA)
- Board certification
- American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
- Years in practice
- 20+ years
- Specialty
- Family Medicine
Training programs
- Residency Family Medicine · University of Pennsylvania Health System (Philadelphia PA)
Licensing
Licensure & registration
- NPI
- 1275692048 · active
- Primary license
- California · A98388
Practice
Where Dr. DESAI practices
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Coastside Family Medicine
Santa Cruz, CA
DPC experience
Started DPC: 2023
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.