{"id":769429,"date":"2025-06-29T14:35:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T21:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/?p=769429"},"modified":"2025-07-10T09:00:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:00:13","slug":"top-doctors-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/wellness\/top-doctors\/top-doctors-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Doctors 2025: The Physicians Shaping Coachella Valley Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Wh<\/span><span class=\"s1\">en you\u2019re seeking care for yourself or a loved one \u2014 whether for a routine checkup or a complex diagnosis \u2014 finding the right physician is crucial. That\u2019s why <i>Palm Springs Life<\/i> partners each year with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castleconnolly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castle Connolly<\/a>, the physician-led research company known for identifying the nation\u2019s top doctors, to compile this trusted list of the Coachella Valley\u2019s finest physicians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The 2025 edition recognizes 126 individuals across 38 specialties, each selected through a rigorous process. To appear on this list, doctors must be nominated by fellow licensed physicians and vetted by Castle Connolly\u2019s expert research team, which reviews each doctor\u2019s credentials, education, hospital appointments, research leadership, and professional reputation. Physicians do not and cannot pay to be selected; inclusion is a testament to their exceptional skill and commitment to patient care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Of course, this list represents just a fraction of the dedicated medical professionals practicing in Greater Palm Springs. If you\u2019re happy with your physician, keep them. But if you\u2019re searching for a referral, consider this a reliable starting point for your decision-making process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s to your health \u2014 and the dedicated doctors who ensure its longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 1em!important;\">About the Research Firm<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: .75em!important;\"> Castle Connolly invites all licensed physicians in the United States to nominate their peers in any medical specialty and in any part of the country online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castleconnolly.com\/about-us\/how-castle-connolly-selects-top-doctors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">castleconnolly.com\/nominations<\/a>. Those identi\ufb01ed annually in Palm Springs Life\u2019s July issue also appear online on Castle Connolly\u2019s website and in conjunction with other databases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">ANESTHESIOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>George R. Bancroft, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8131<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Kari K. Bancroft, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-3911<br \/><i>Pain medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Amir G. Ibrahim, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-3911<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Daniela Oatu, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8131<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Eric M. Riley, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8131<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Peter Sofia, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8131<br \/><i>Critical care medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Gerald E. Tull, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8131<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Kristofer R. Westerhof, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8131<br \/><i>Critical care medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Carl Ying, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8131<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">BARIATRIC SURGERY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Ramy A. Awad, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Desert Surgical &amp; Bariatric Specialists<br \/>555 E. Tachevah Drive, Suite 3W-105, Palm Springs<br \/>760-866-0024<br \/><i>General surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center<br \/>35900 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 205<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-778-5220<br \/><i>General surgery, bariatric surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Hetal R. Bhakta, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Desert Regional Medical Center, Desert Heart Rhythm Consultants<br \/>1100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 206<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-883-1600<br \/><i>Cardiology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Andrew M. Rubin, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>David P. Choe, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Leon A. Feldman, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Electrophysiology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>James Fitts, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Damon E. Kelsay, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mohammad A. Abid, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>The Heart Institute Medical Center<br \/>81709 Doctor Carreon Blvd., Suite A1, Indio<br \/>760-863-4666<br \/><i>Interventional cardiology<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Lester D. Padilla, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Philip J. Patel, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Pamela Broska, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>West Dermatology<br \/>72785 Frank Sinatra Drive, Suite 101<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-969-5900<br \/><i>Medical dermatology, surgical dermatology<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">DERMATOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Timothy M. Jochen, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Contour Dermatology &amp; Cosmetic Surgery Center<br \/>42600 Mirage Road<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-423-4000<br \/><i>Mohs surgery, skin cancer, cosmetic dermatology, hair restoration\/transplant, laser surgery, varicose veins, Botox<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Michael J. Messina, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Specialists<br \/>44311 Monterey Ave.<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-773-6616<br \/><i>Mohs surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Timothy F. Richardson, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>California Skin Institute<br \/>36867 Cook St., Suite 101<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-341-1999<br \/><i>Mohs surgery, skin cancer screening and treatment<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mehran K. Elly, M.D., Ph.D<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Radiology<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-3911<br \/><i>Radiology<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>John F. Feller, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Halo Diagnostics<br \/>74785 Highway 111, Suite 101<br \/>Indian Wells<br \/>760-322-8883<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">EMERGENCY MEDICINE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Manuel F. De Jesus, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-1221<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Rachel Felber, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-1221<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Eric Leroux, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-1221<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Amy E. Smookler, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-1221<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">FAMILY MEDICINE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>James M. Adams, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Oasis Healthcare<br \/>41990 Cook St., Suite 302<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-808-8408<br \/><i>HIV primary care<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Frank B. Arian, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Victory Physicians<br \/>490 S. Farrell Drive, C-104<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-327-8755<br \/><i>P<\/i><i>rimary care<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Christopher V. Flores, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Kiewit Building, Suite 403<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-834-7987<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Shefaa Shahaat George, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Southern California Permanente Medical Group<br \/>1100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 208<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>833-574-2273<br \/><i>Primary care, women\u2019s health, pediatrics, geriatric medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">GASTROENTEROLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Adewale B. Ajumobi, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Joel M. Hirschberg Building, Suite 101, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-2882<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Gary Annunziata, D.O.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, DGC Digestive Health<br \/>35900 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 275, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-321-2500<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mehrdad Asgeri, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Oasis Advanced Gastroenterology<br \/>1100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 214<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-699-7607<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>James E. Conti, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39700 Bob Hope Drive, Hirschberg Building, Suite 101<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-2882<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Anh T. Duong, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, DGC Digestive Health<br \/>35900 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 275<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-321-2500<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Eugene Lam, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Desert Care Network Primary &amp; Specialty Care<br \/>47647 Caleo Bay Drive, Suite 210, La Quinta<br \/>760-771-1000<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mark C. Genesen, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-4383<br \/><i>Gynecology<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">INFECTIOUS DISEASE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Shubha J. Kerkar, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, DAP Health<br \/>1695 N. Sunrise Way<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-323-8103<br \/><i>HIV medicine, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Bachir K. Younes, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Infection Consultants<br \/>36923 Cook St., Suite 103<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-636-1336<br \/><i>HIV medicine, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">INTERNAL MEDICINE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Paul A. Biskar, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus<br \/>41750 Rancho Las Palmas Drive, Suite C4, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0600<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Bruce L. Ferguson, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Building C, Palm Springs<br \/>760-969-7770<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mustaqeem A. Qazi, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>82013 Doctor Carreon Blvd., Suite C, Indio<br \/>760-863-0138<br \/><i>Primary care, endocrinology<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Andrew D. Frutkin, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Cardiovascular disease, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Ghassan M. Kazmouz, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Coachella Valley Cardiology<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite W304, Palm Springs<br \/>760-322-9562<br \/><i>Cardiology, invasive (interventional cardiology), internal medicine, cardiovascular disease<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Puneet K. Khanna, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Cardiovascular disease, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Khoi M. Le, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Cardiology Consultants<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Hal B. Wallis Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-0642<br \/><i>Cardiovascular disease, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">INVASIVE-INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Michael Bagheri, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Cure Cardiovascular Consultants<br \/>555 E. Tachevah Drive, Suite 1W-202<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-323-2174<br \/><i>Cardiology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">MEDICAL ONCOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Elber S. Camacho, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Desert Comprehensive Cancer Center<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-416-4880<br \/><i>Hematology and oncology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mark G. Carmichael, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Hematology\/Oncology<br \/>34490 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-3613<br \/><i>Hematology\/oncology, hematology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Luke P. Dreisbach, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Hematology\/Oncology<br \/>34490 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-3613<br \/><i>Hematology\/oncology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Philip B. Dreisbach, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Hematology\/Oncology<br \/>34490 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-3613<br \/><i>Hematology\/oncology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Amy Law, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Hematology\/Oncology<br \/>34490 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-3613<br \/><i>Hematology\/oncology, internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Henry T. Tsai, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Lucy Curci Cancer Center<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-7655<br \/><i>Hematology\/oncology, internal medicine, hematology<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">NEPHROLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>David M. Alderman, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Nephrology Medical Group1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite W303, Palm Springs<br \/>760-416-4819<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Rodolfo R. Batarse, M.D<\/strong>.<br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Desert Kidney Care<br \/>71511 Highway 111, Suite H<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-2200<br \/><i>Internal medicine<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong><span class=\"s2\">Narendra S. Chandrashekar, M.D.<br \/><\/span><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Kidney Institute of the Desert<br \/>81719 Doctor Carreon Blvd., Suite A, Indio<br \/>760-347-0707<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Bryan L. Stone, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Hi-Desert Medical Center, Desert Nephrology<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite W303, Palm Springs<br \/>760-416-4819<br \/><i>Chronic kidney disease, hypertension, retinal vascular occlusions, urinary conditions<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Farhad Limonadi, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, Lucent Neuroscience Institute<br \/>72780 Country Club Drive, Suite A104<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-895-0639<br \/><i>Brain and spinal surgery, spinal surgery (complex), brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, aneurysms<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Alfred C. Shen, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Lucent Neuroscience Institute<br \/>72780 Country Club Drive, Suite A104<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-895-0639<br \/><i>Spinal surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">NEUROLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Antoine J. Elhajjar, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Neurology &amp; Sleep<br \/>46100 Washington St.<br \/>La Quinta<br \/>760-340-0528<br \/><i>Sleep medicine, vascular neurology<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Reza Nazemi, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Kiewit Building, Suite 308<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-341-3400<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">OBSTETRICS &amp; GYNECOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Karen H. Donley, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Health Associates<br \/>45280 Seeley Drive, Women\u2019s Health at Argyros Health Center, Floor 3, La Quinta<br \/>760-610-7220<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Enrique G. Jacome, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Fleur Women\u2019s Health<br \/>72780 Country Club Drive, Suite A103<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-779-5511<br \/><i>Robotic hysterectomy, minimally invasive surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Elisa M. Lindley, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus<br \/>41750 Rancho Las Palmas Drive, Suite D1<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-3999<br \/><i>Menopausal management, weight management, hormone replacement therapy<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Toni L. Long, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Health Associates<br \/>45280 Seeley Drive, Women\u2019s Health at Argyros Health Center, Floor 3, La Quinta<br \/>760-610-7220<br \/><i>Menopausal management, hormone replacement therapy, sexual dysfunction, adolescent gynecology<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">OPHTHALMOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Deepa Abraham, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Milauskas Eye Institute<br \/>72057 Dinah Shore Drive, Building D<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-3937<br \/><i>Cataract surgery, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Clement K. Chan, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Southern California Desert Retina Consultants<br \/>36949 Cook St., Suite 101<br \/>Palm Desert; 760-340-2394<br \/><i>Retina\/vitreous surgery, retinal vascular occlusions<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>James W. Donovan, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Milauskas Eye Institute<br \/>72301 Country Club Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-776-8100<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Sanjeev Grewal, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Acuity Eye Group<br \/>1801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200, Palm Springs<br \/>800-898-2020<br \/><i>Cataract surgery, corneal disease and surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Camille M. Harrison, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, Coachella Valley Retina<br \/>72301 Country Club Drive, Suite 108, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-895-1993<br \/><i>Retina\/vitreous surgery, diabetic eye disease\/retinopathy, macular degeneration<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Jennifer I. Hui, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, The Eyelid Institute<br \/>41990 Cook St., Building F, Suite 1007<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-610-2677<br \/><i>Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, eyelid surgery\/blepharoplasty<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Bart P. Ketover, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Milauskas Eye Institute<br \/>72057 Dinah Shore Drive, Building D, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-3937<br \/><i>Cataract surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Xuan T. Le-Nguyen, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Hi-Desert Medical Center, Desert Eye Associates<br \/>37029 Cook St., Suite 105<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-342-6900<br \/><i>Comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, cataract surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Steven G. Lin, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Southern California Desert Retina Consultants<br \/>36949 Cook St., Suite 101<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-340-2394<br \/><i>Retina\/vitreous surgery, macular disease\/degeneration, retinal disorders<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Harry Marshak, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Marshak Ophthalmic Plastic &amp; Facial Surgery<br \/>74075 El Paseo, Suite D2<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-341-2551<br \/><i>Cosmetic surgery (face and eyes), eyelid cosmetic and reconstructive surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Keith G. Tokuhara, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Vision Center<br \/>359000 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 175, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-4700<br \/><i>Cataract surgery, retinal disorders, macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Ghassan Boghosian, D.O.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Desert Orthopedic Center<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Harry and Diane Rinker Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-2684<br \/><i>Hip and knee reconstruction, joint replacement, osteoarthritis, bone disease and deformities<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Reginald S. Fayssoux, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, Desert Orthopedic Center<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Harry and Diane Rinker Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-2684<br \/><i>Spinal surgery, scoliosis, spinal surgery (pediatric), minimally invasive spinal surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Eric L. Freedman, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Hand Associates<br \/>36951 Cook St., Suite 102<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-342-8444<br \/><i>Hand surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>David A. Friscia, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Orthopedic Center<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Harry and Diane Rinker Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-2684<br \/><i>Foot and ankle surgery (complex), ankle replacement and revision, sports injuries (foot and ankle)<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Stephen J. O\u2019Connell, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Orthopedic Center<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Harry and Diane Rinker Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-2684<br \/><i>Hand surgery <\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Amir D. Tahernia, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Orthopedic Center<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Harry and Diane Rinker Building<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-2684<br \/><i>Spinal surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">OTOLARYNGOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Maya B. Kato, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, The Ear Institute<br \/>36867 Cook St., Suite 103<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-656-3900<br \/><i>Skull base surgery, balance disorders, cochlear implants, facial rejuvenation<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Majid Torabi, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Desert Cities Allergy &amp; Otolaryngology<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive Probst Building, Suite 202<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-1788<br \/><i>Sinus disorders\/surgery, allergy, laryngoscopy, respiratory infection, respiratory disease, skin infection<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Quinten M. VanderWerf, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Ear, Nose &amp; Throat<br \/>71687 Highway 111, Suite 101<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-4566<br \/><i>Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, nasal surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mark D. Wilson, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Ear, Nose &amp; Throat<br \/>71687 Highway 111, Suite 101<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-4566<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">PAIN MEDICINE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mark Bouffard IV, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Pain &amp; Spine Center of the Desert<br \/>72650 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 214, Palm Desert<br \/>760-776-7999<br \/><i>Pain (chronic), pain (musculoskeletal), arthritis<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Lee W. Erlendson, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, Rancho Mirage Pain Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Richard and Atlanta Warke Health Center, Suite 1203, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-773-7017<br \/><i>Pain management<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Roland D. Reinhart, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus<br \/>39800 Portola Ave.<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-341-2360<br \/><i>Pain management, knee and shoulder pain<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Aijaz Hashmi, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Hi-Desert Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital<br \/>555 E. Tachevah Drive, 2W Building, Suite 105<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-318-8100<br \/><i>Congenital heart disease (adult), fetal echocardiography<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">PEDIATRICS<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Patricia Cruz-Reyes, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Oasis Healthcare, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Kids Health First Pediatrics<br \/>79440 Corporate Centre Drive, Suite 108, La Quinta<br \/>760-564-0902<br \/><i>Primary care<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>Maria Nieves Gutierrez-Go, M.D.<br \/><\/strong><\/span>John F. Kennedy<br \/>Memorial Hospital, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Valley Children\u2019s Medical Center<br \/>80495 Highway 111, Indio<br \/>760-347-2887<br \/><i>Primary care<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">PLASTIC SURGERY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Ritu Chopra, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Plastic Surgery Institute<br \/>71949 Highway 111, Suite 300<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-2211<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Natalie C. Driessen, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Dermatology &amp; Plastic<br \/>Surgery Specialists<br \/>44311 Monterey Ave.<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-773-6616<br \/><i>Breast cosmetic and reconstructive surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Frederick N. Eko, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eko Plastic Surgery<br \/>44651 Village Court, Suite 104<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-249-2222<br \/><i>Breast augmentation, breast reduction, gynecomastia<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Andrew J. Hayduke, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Kiewit Building, Suite K206<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-341-6996<br \/><i>Cosmetic surgery (face), cosmetic surgery (breast), reconstructive plastic surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Andrew P. Ordon, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Plastic Surgery Institute<br \/>71949 Highway 111, Suite 300<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-2211<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Mark V. Sofonio, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center<br \/>71885 Highway 111<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-341-5555<br \/><i>Cosmetic surgery (face and body)<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">PSYCHIATRY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Sean A. Barlow, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Borrego Health<br \/>69175 Ramon Road, Building A<br \/>Cathedral City<br \/>760-321-6776<br \/><i>Addiction\/substance abuse<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Juan L. Gonzalez, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Wellness &amp; Psychiatry<br \/>35800 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 210, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-537-4223<br \/><i>Mood disorders, women\u2019s mental health<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">PULMONARY DISEASE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Anil Perumbeti, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Pulmonary and Sleep Specialty Clinic<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Wright Building, Suite 201<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-834-3564<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Ziad A. Tannous, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite W208<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-323-4416<br \/><i>Lung disease, airway disorders<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">RADIATION ONCOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Peter Greenberg, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Valor Oncology<br \/>74000 Country Club Drive, Suite D<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-368-2000<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Judy M. Jackson, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>Desert Regional Medical Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite E218<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-416-4770<br \/><i>Gynecologic cancers, gastrointestinal cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, brain tumors<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Amir Lavaf, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Desert Regional Medical Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite E218<br \/>Palm Springs<br \/>760-416-4770<br \/><i>Prostate cancer, stereotactic body radiotherapy, image guided radiotherapy, brachytherapy<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Vasudha Lingareddy, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Lucy Curci Cancer Center<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-674-3600<br \/><i>Intensity modulated radiotherapy, image guided radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, breast brachytherapy, gynecologic cancers<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">RADIOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Jerry Y. Chang, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Radiology<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-340-3911<br \/><i>Interventional radiology<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY\/INFERTILITY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Maher A. Abdallah, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, American Reproductive Centers<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suites 301, 302, 303<br \/>Palm Springs (temporary location)<br \/>760-346-4334<br \/><i>Infertility (IVF), preimplantation genetic diagnosis, <\/i><i>endocrine disorders<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">RHEUMATOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Maria W. Greenwald, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Medical Advances<br \/>69730 Highway 111, Suite 101<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-341-6800<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Kam A. Newman, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Medical Associates<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Kiewit Building, Suite 305, Floor 3, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-837-8569<br \/><i>Soft tissue conditions, musculoskeletal ultrasound<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">SURGERY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Samuel Ibrahim, M.D.<br \/><\/strong>John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Eisenhower Health Main Campus<br \/>79180 Corporate Centre Drive, Suite 101, La Quinta<br \/>760-837-7910<br \/><i>Minimally invasive surgery, gallbladder surgery, hernia, abdominal wall reconstruction, pancreatic surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">SURGICAL ONCOLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>David M. Hyams, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Desert Regional Medical Center, Desert Surgical Oncology<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Kiewit Building, Suite 207<br \/>Rancho Mirage; 760-773-3311<br \/><i>Skin cancer, breast cancer, endocrine cancers, gastrointestinal cancer<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Janet K. Ihde, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Comprehensive Cancer Center<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite E150, Palm Springs<br \/>760-416-4915<br \/><i>Breast cancer and surgery, thyroid cancer and surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">THORACIC &amp; CARDIAC SURGERY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Eric R. Presser, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Desert Care Network<br \/>1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite E421, Palm Springs<br \/>760-424-8224<br \/><i>Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung cancer, video-assisted thoracic surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Joseph W. Wilson, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health, Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic<br \/>39000 Bob Hope Drive, Kiewit Building, Suite 108<br \/>Rancho Mirage; 760-568-4330<br \/><i>Cardiothoracic surgery, minimally invasive heart valve surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">UROLOGY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Vladislav Bargman, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, Urologic Institute<br \/>72650 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 204<br \/>Palm Desert<br \/>760-760-4343<br \/><i>Laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>John R. Faulkner, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Urology Specialty Clinic<br \/>39700 Bob Hope Drive, Joel Hirschberg Building, Suite 301<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-8555<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Elliot B. Lander, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Lander Regenerative Urology<br \/>72780 Country Club Drive, Suite 301<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-776-0040<br \/><i>Interstitial cystitis, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie\u2019s disease<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Michael A. Sanford, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Eisenhower Urology Specialty Clinic<br \/>39700 Bob Hope Drive, Joel Hirschberg Building, Suite 301<br \/>Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-346-8555<br \/><i>Erectile dysfunction, kidney stones<\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">VASCULAR SURGERY<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Pushpinder Sivia, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Empire Vein &amp; Vascular Specialists<br \/>71780 San Jacinto Drive, Building I, Rancho Mirage<br \/>760-568-3461<br \/><i>Endovascular surgery, vein disorders<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Son Ha Yu, M.D.<\/strong><br \/>Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. 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