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Family Doctors in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Browse 116 Family Doctors near Desert Hot Springs, CA below — sort by distance, name, gender, online appointments (book online with 5 doctors), accepted insurance and more.

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What is a Family Doctor ?

Family doctors are primary care providers who offer comprehensive medical care for people of all ages, often providing care for members of an entire family. As a family doctor, these physicians generally develop close relationships with patients over an extended period of time, allowing for personalized care. The American Board of Family Medicine offers board certification for family physicians who “voluntarily meet additional standards beyond basic licensing” [source].

Family physicians are tasked with caring for not only the physical health of patients and families, but also the mental and emotional health and how it relates to the family dynamic as a unit. Family medicine also emphasizes preventive care, which helps keep patients, and works to prevent diseases before they occur through regular exercise, a healthy diet and healthy life choices.

With regard to preventive measures, family doctors perform regular examinations or checkups, immunizations, and other pertinent screening tests, based upon the specific patient’s health. Family physicians are trained to identify and treat a very wide range of illnesses and injuries, but may also refer patients to a specialist when they deem it necessary. That said, family doctors may also treat and manage chronic conditions without the assistance of a specialist.

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DeborahStreletz.MD.com • Family Doctor • 24 years experience

Inpatient Services of California, a Medical Corporation

1150 N Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA 92262 7.62 mi

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MuhammadArif1.MD.com • Family Doctor, Internist • 37 years experience

Inpatient Services of California, a Medical Corporation

1150 N Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA 92262 7.62 mi

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BobChiang.MD.com • Family Doctor • 23 years experience

Regents of the University of California

555 Tachevah Drive, Suite 105, Palm Springs, CA 92262 7.62 mi

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SrinivasSirimalle.MD.com • Family Doctor, Internist • 20 years experience

Inpatient Services of California, a Medical Corporation

1150 N Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA 92262 7.62 mi

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AlexanderGelou.MD.com • Family Doctor • 12 years experience

Inpatient Services of California, a Medical Corporation

1150 N Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA 92262 7.62 mi

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Yi-pinCheng.MD.com • Family Doctor • 22 years experience

Regents of the University of California

555 Tachevah Drive, Suite 105, Palm Springs, CA 92262 7.62 mi

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RaymondBattie.MD.com • Family Doctor • 56 years experience

Total Health Medical of the Desert a Medical Corporation

1100 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 205, Palm Springs, CA 92262 8.73 mi

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WayneStarks.MD.com • Family Doctor • 29 years experience

Premier Urgent Care Centers of California Inc.

1080 N Indian Canyon Drive, Suite 206, Palm Springs, CA 92262 8.8 mi

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CliftonCole.MD.com • Family Doctor, Palliative Care Physician • 43 years experience

Clifton Cole, MD, Inc.

255 N El Cielo, Suite 701, Palm Springs, CA 92262 9.53 mi

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