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Summary
With 66 years in thoracic surgery, Dr. John Hengesh is affiliated with JFK Memorial Hospital. He completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center and sees patients in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, California, as well as Joshua Tree, California. He speaks English and Spanish.
Overview based on verified provider data
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 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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| Dr. John William Hengesh, MD | Dr. Harry Lifschutz, MD | Dr. Steven Robert Gundry, MD | Dr. Anibal Raul Gauto, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 66 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 57 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, French, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Palm Springs , CA | Indio , CA | Palm Springs , CA | Rancho Mirage , CA |
| Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine | Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med | Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University | Med School: Universidad Nacional De Rosario Facultad De Ciencias Medicas |
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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
Dr. John William Hengesh holds an inactive medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in 1961 and University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1960.
NPI Number
Dr. Hengesh's NPI number is 1609870153.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. John Hengesh speak?
- Dr. John Hengesh speaks English and Spanish.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. John Hengesh affiliated with?
- Dr. John Hengesh is affiliated with Jfk Memorial Hospital.
- Does Dr. John Hengesh accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. John Hengesh has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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