Dr. Nolan Desa, MD

My family and I are incredibly grateful to Dr. Nolan DeSa for the outstanding care he provided to my 82-year-old grandmother at UCI Health Lakewood.She was admitted on July 2 with abdominal pain, and we soon learned she had a nearly completely obstructing colon mass that required a partial colectomy. As a nurse practitioner myself, I pay close attention to communication, clinical judgment, and quality of care. Dr. DeSa exceeded every expectation.From the very beginning, he personally kept me informed, explaining every finding, recommendation, and update with professionalism, patience, and compassion. He never made us feel rushed and took the time to answer our questions, providing reassurance during one of the most difficult times for our family.His surgical skill was exceptional. My grandmother’s recovery has been remarkable—she did not require any postoperative pain medication, recovered her bowel function quickly, and has done incredibly well. That speaks volumes about the car