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Summary
Dr. John Hengesh is a thoracic surgeon who graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. With 66 years of experience in the field, he brings extensive expertise to complex cardiac procedures. Dr. Hengesh is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Hengesh practices at multiple locations throughout the Palm Springs area, including Desert Heart Institute, Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, and Hi Desert Medical Center, with a hospital affiliation at JFK Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease in women. His surgical skills include coronary artery bypass graft procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery.
Dr. Hengesh practices at multiple locations throughout the Palm Springs area, including Desert Heart Institute, Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, and Hi Desert Medical Center, with a hospital affiliation at JFK Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease in women. His surgical skills include coronary artery bypass graft procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 66 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John William Hengesh has 4 locationsDesert Heart Institute
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr # E318Palm Springs, CA 92262 Tel: (760) 416-1376
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 66 Years of Experience | 62 Years of Experience | 53 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Palm Springs , CA | Palm Springs , CA | Laguna Hills , CA | Palm Springs , CA |
| Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine | Med School: Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences | Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John William Hengesh
Medical Specialties
Dr. John William Hengesh has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John William Hengesh has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
66 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Inactive
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
Medical School
University Of Illinois College Of MedicineGraduated in 1961
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1960
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- Dr. John Hengesh is affiliated with Jfk Memorial Hospital.
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- Dr. John Hengesh's office is located at 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr # E318, Palm Springs, CA, 92262.
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