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About Me

Annai Desious, MD, has always wanted to make a difference in other people’s lives. As a child, she had an interest in medicine. When she came to the United States, working alongside physicians blossomed that desire.

Today, Dr. Desious is a family medicine physician at Avera Medical Group 69th & Cliff in Sioux Falls, SD.

Expert Care in Family Medicine

Dr. Desious offers a large variety of health services within family medicine. Just some of the services she provides includes:

“I like to bond with my patients,” said Dr. Desious. “Seeing children is the best part of my day.”

Active Lifestyle

When she’s not at work, Dr. Desious enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, traveling, listening to music, gardening, cooking and trying new cuisines.

Experience

Education

Coimbatore Medical College, India, Medical School

Residency

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD, Family Medicine

Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Reviews

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June 07, 2025
Highly recommend the doctor!
May 17, 2025
Dr. Was caring and courteous..was professionalAnd interesting in helping me!!
May 16, 2025
Care giver was excellent. She was very caring and very easy to talk to.
April 19, 2025
Wasn't regular doctor as she was at an emergency. Doctor was comfortable to work with, allowed me time to ask a couple of things bothering me, did not hurry me Would be as comfortable working with her as with regular dr.
April 12, 2025
Dr Desious is a very kind and helpful person. She listens to me and if I asks questions she always responds with a helpful answer.
March 31, 2025
My provider was warm and welcoming. She is very thorough and professional. I am always pleased with her kindness and understanding.
March 19, 2025
Had not seen this Dr before, she was efficient and kind, good doctor
March 16, 2025
The doctor asked me questions, listened, and I felt made wise treatment decisions. I would highly recommend.
March 13, 2025
Excellent
March 12, 2025
Dr. Desious has been easy to talk with, receptive to any questions I might have and willing to take all the time needed to answer my questions.
March 05, 2025
Very please with my visit
February 20, 2025
I liked her. She was peaceful and listened.
January 24, 2025
I have recommended my provider to a couple of friends of mine.
January 19, 2025
Overall good experience
January 01, 2025
Good
December 28, 2024
Dr was very caring
December 13, 2024
One of the best team, nurse and MD, that I have experienced at Avera so far. They made me feel validated and heard.
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