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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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January 14, 2026
I recommend it to Avera Group, all good care like the Dr , nurses and staffs nice and friendly not make me nervous.
January 02, 2026
All aspects of my visit with Dr. Desious were very good
December 07, 2025
Dr. Desious listened.
November 18, 2025
Good good experience. Doctor is very thorough.
November 15, 2025
Excellent service
November 11, 2025
Staff was professional and made the annual check go very smoothly
November 05, 2025
Everyone was great
October 28, 2025
I had a pre-op visit which went well and was well-explained. I discussed a few other issues and they were addressed which I appreciate. The nurse had an excellent "bedside manner."
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.
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