70 Orthopedic Surgeons Found in Palm Desert, CA

We found 70 Orthopedic Surgeons available in Palm Desert, CA with an average 4 stars across 1,631 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 32 Orthopedic Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 24 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Michael Klassen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Spent time with me
1 Award
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Monterey, CA
Michael Klassen, MD, FAAOS in Monterey, California, specializes in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. View Profile

Dr. Hansel E. Ihn

Orthopedic Surgery
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA4.6 mi
Dr. Hansel E. Ihn is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of pediatric and adult sports injuries. View Profile

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Dr. Michael Klassen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
1 Award
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Monterey, CA
Michael Klassen, MD, FAAOS in Monterey, California, specializes in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. View Profile

Dr. Pascual Hunter Dutton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
14 years exp
Palm Desert, CA1.1 mi
"Great appointment and very helpful doctor. He is attentive." View Profile

Dr. Robert Hyun Cho, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Beverly Hills, CA
"One of the best people on the planet!!" View Profile

Dr. Sohail Saleh Ahmad, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.3 mi
"Helped me through a difficult time" View Profile

Dr. Jacob Eric Tauber, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palm Desert, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Jacob Eric Tauber, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palm Desert, CA, with other offices in Glendale, CA and Beverly Hills, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rufus Wade Gore, MD

Sports Medicine
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
PALM DESERT, CA2.8 mi

Dr. Eric Lewis Freedman, MD

Hand Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palm Desert, CA4.8 mi
Dr. Eric Lewis Freedman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palm Desert, CA, with other offices in Indio, CA and Folsom, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Frank Earl Schuler, DO

Emergency Medicine
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palm Desert, CA1.3 mi
"Dr Schuler was the best! He gave me awesome advice on how to care for my fractured wrist. He has an engaging “bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Annette Marie Smith, MD

Surgery
33 years exp
PALM DESERT, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Annette Marie Smith, MD is a health care provider primarily located in PALM DESERT, CA, with other offices in PALM DESERT, CA and Gardena, CA. She has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rodney Ian MacDonald, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
68 years exp
Palm Desert, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Rodney Ian MacDonald, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palm Desert, CA. They have 68 years of experience. Their specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Michael Stuart Gurvey

Orthopedic Surgery
63 years exp
Palm Desert, CA3.4 mi
"Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Michael Gurvey changed the entire course of my life. I was born with severely deformed feet, and every doctor my parents spoke to said I would never walk." View Profile

Dr. Steven Scott Fountain, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
60 years exp
Palm Desert, CA3.6 mi
"Wonderful doctor! Wonderful surgeon!" View Profile

Dr. Howard David Rodman, MD

Osteopathic Medicine
66 years exp
Palm Desert, CA6.0 mi
"I was fortunate to meet and be treated by Dr Rodman for the first time today. He is an excellent physician, very intuitive, experienced and professional. I saw him at CCVIM." View Profile

Dr. Bernard J Fogel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
65 years exp
Palm Desert, CA3.5 mi
Dr. Bernard J Fogel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palm Desert, CA, with another office in Miami, FL. They have 65 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David Ervin Stabel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
56 years exp
Palm Desert, CA4.2 mi
Dr. David Ervin Stabel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palm Desert, CA, with another office in Thornton, CO. They have 56 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jacob Alexander Spencer, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
LA QUINTA, CA4.5 mi
Dr. Jacob Alexander Spencer, DO is a health care provider primarily located in LA QUINTA, CA, with other offices in Palm Desert, CA and LA QUINTA, CA. View Profile

Dr. William John Gutch, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palm Desert, CA5.0 mi
Dr. William John Gutch, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palm Desert, CA, with another office in Palm Desert, CA. They have 67 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Fredrick Jack Lieb, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
69 years exp
Palm Desert, CA5.9 mi
Dr. Fredrick Jack Lieb, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Palm Desert, CA. They have 69 years of experience. Their specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Ghassan E Boghosian, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA4.6 mi
"Dr. Boghosian replaced my right knee. He did an excellent procedure, is a very personable doctor and I have full usage now of my knee. He is an expert at what he does. " View Profile

Dr. Jason Benjamin Sanders, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
24 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
"I can't find enough good things to say about this doctor and this office. Dr. Sanders treated me like I was his own mother." View Profile

Dr. James Alexander Bell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
41 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
"Excellent doctor. Highly recommend.. Very good Dr./patient communication. Friendly staff/minimal wait time in office. ." View Profile

Dr. Amir David Tahernia, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
"Dr. Tahernia gave me back the ability to walk." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Seip, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA5.4 mi
"Dr. Siep is well known in the Hi Desert- known for excellent care" View Profile

Dr. Matthew Vance Diltz, MD

Sports Medicine
23 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.4 mi
Dr. Matthew Vance Diltz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA, with other offices in La Quinta, CA and Rancho Mirage, CA. View Profile

Dr. Erik Allen Schnaser, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.4 mi
"Dr. Schnaser performed a robotics total hip replacement on me. After the surgery I was more concerned with getting an eyelash out of my eye than any discomfort." View Profile

Dr. Jon Gardiner Mclennan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA5.4 mi
Dr. Jon Gardiner Mclennan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Quinta, CA, with other offices in Indio, CA and La Quinta, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Reginald Scott Fayssoux, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
Dr. Reginald Scott Fayssoux, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA, with other offices in Rancho Mirage, CA and La Quinta, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dustin Thomas Briggs, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
Dr. Dustin Thomas Briggs, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA, with other offices in Palm Springs, CA and Rancho Mirage, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephen Joseph Oconnell, MD

Hand Surgery
44 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.6 mi
Dr. Stephen Joseph Oconnell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA. He has 44 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ramin Pooyan, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
1 Award
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA5.4 mi
Dr. Ramin Pooyan, DO is a health care provider primarily located in La Quinta, CA, with another office in La Quinta, CA. He has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Karimdad Amir Otarodifard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.4 mi
"Had a complex shoulder socket fracture that ended up requiring major surgery, and hadn't been tended to timely due to delays experienced initially pursuing through the VA." View Profile

Dr. Patrick St Pierre, MD

Sports Medicine
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
"I went to see Dr. St." View Profile

Dr. John G Desantis, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
46 years exp
La Quinta, CA4.6 mi
"From the time I came to see Dr. Desantis, I had amazing service and answers to my many questions." View Profile

Dr. David Daniel Savin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.4 mi
"I injured my elbow so extensively, from a traumatic fall, that a complete elbow replacement was the only solution to restore function." View Profile

Dr. David Alan Friscia, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
42 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.4 mi
"I had severe osteoarthritis of my left ankle as a result of repeated sports injuries. Ultimately, I could not walk without severe pain. I limped everywhere." View Profile

Dr. Gavin Pereira, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
1 Award
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA5.4 mi
"I am very happy with Dr. Pereira, if I would recommend him" View Profile

Dr. Thomas Barry, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
1 Award
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA5.4 mi
"The doctor was very nice gave me options and explain everything so that I could understand" View Profile

Dr. Adrian S Graff-Radford, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
55 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
Dr. Adrian S Graff-Radford, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA, with another office in Rancho Mirage, CA. He has 55 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jacob Raymond Bosley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.4 mi
Dr. Jacob Raymond Bosley, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA, with other offices in La Quinta, CA and Palm Springs, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Robert Ward Murphy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
57 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
Dr. Robert Ward Murphy, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA. He has 57 years of experience. His specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Gilbert Lawrence Hyde, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
45 years exp
Indio, CA8.0 mi
Dr. Gilbert Lawrence Hyde, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Indio, CA, with other offices in Riverside, CA and Indio, CA. He has 45 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Julie Marie Johnson

Orthopedic Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
"Recent ankle surgery. The whole experience was terrific. Dr. Johnson is friendly and approachable, answers all questions, I was very confident moving forward to do surgery." View Profile

Dr. Carl Lee Highgenboten

Orthopedic Surgery
61 years exp
La Quinta, CA4.4 mi
"In ca 1997, Dr. Highenboten gave me new knees and they are still working well!" View Profile

Dr. Jacob Rabinovich, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.4 mi
Dr. Jacob Rabinovich, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA, with other offices in Santa Ana, CA and Norwalk, CA. They have 56 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Hansel E. Ihn

Orthopedic Surgery
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA4.6 mi
Dr. Hansel E. Ihn is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of pediatric and adult sports injuries. View Profile

Dr. Edward James Mcdonald, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
8 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA4.6 mi
Dr. Edward James Mcdonald, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA. He has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mark Bruce Stern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
68 years exp
Rancho Mirage, CA5.3 mi
Dr. Mark Bruce Stern, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA, with another office in Loma Linda, CA. He has 68 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lyle Jonathon Reber

Orthopedic Surgery
41 years exp
La Quinta, CA5.6 mi
Dr. Lyle Jonathon Reber is a health care provider primarily located in La Quinta, CA. He has 41 years of experience. His specialties include Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Jonathan Steele Braslow, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
53 years exp
La Quinta, CA4.6 mi
"he is a wonderful doctor" View Profile

Dr. Matthew Robert Zapf, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Quinta, CA5.4 mi
Dr. Matthew Robert Zapf, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Quinta, CA, with other offices in Palm Springs, CA and Palm Springs, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. William Wallace Gow, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Indio, CA8.0 mi
"Dr. Gow gave my wife two total knee replacements and by doing so gave her a new life. It's been over 10 years now." View Profile

Dr. Robert Michael Fay

Hand Surgery
32 years exp
La Quinta, CA4.6 mi
Dr. Robert Michael Fay is a health care provider primarily located in La Quinta, CA, with other offices in Lynwood, CA and La Quinta, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ronald Paul Portnoff, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Indian Wells, CA4.0 mi
Dr. Ronald Paul Portnoff, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Indian Wells, CA, with another office in Indian Wells, CA. Their specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Veerindersingh T Anand, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDIO, CA7.9 mi
Dr. Veerindersingh T Anand, MD is a health care provider primarily located in INDIO, CA, with other offices in El Centro, CA and Brawley, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lorraine Jeanette Day, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
57 years exp
Thousand Palms, CA7.5 mi
"Dr. Day is an amazing compassionate and truthful Dr. that is rare and hard to find. As a cancer patient, I found many Doctors are not for the patient." View Profile

Dr. Jonathan Everett Rubinow, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
42 years exp
La Quinta, CA5.3 mi
Dr. Jonathan Everett Rubinow, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Quinta, CA. He has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Morris D Platt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
51 years exp
Indio, CA8.0 mi
Dr. Morris D Platt, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Indio, CA. He has 51 years of experience. His specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Robert Cooper Pinder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
63 years exp
Indian Wells, CA3.0 mi
Dr. Robert Cooper Pinder, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Indian Wells, CA, with another office in Indian Wells, CA. He has 63 years of experience. View Profile

David Delgadillo

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
David Delgadillo is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA. Their specialties include Orthopedic Surgery. View Profile

Grace Vergara Angus-Amersbach

Nurse Practitioner
Rancho Mirage, CA4.2 mi
Grace Vergara Angus-Amersbach is a health care provider primarily located in Rancho Mirage, CA. Her specialties include Orthopedic Surgery, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

What is an Orthopedic Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

An orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and surgically treats musculoskeletal system disorders affecting bones, joints, soft tissues, and connective structures. These surgeons restore mobility and alleviate pain from injuries, degenerative conditions, and structural abnormalities.

Orthopedic surgeons complete medical school and a five-year orthopedic surgery residency. Many pursue subspecialty fellowship training in athletic medicine, joint reconstruction, spinal surgery, hand surgery, or pediatric orthopedics.

An Orthopedic Surgeon's practice includes:

  • Specializes in skeletal structures, articulations, soft tissues, and musculoskeletal mechanics
  • Assesses patients, orders imaging, diagnoses musculoskeletal pathology, provides operative and conservative management
  • Treats skeletal fractures, degenerative joint disease, athletic trauma, vertebral disorders, articular problems, and skeletal neoplasms
  • Performs arthroplasty, arthroscopic procedures, fracture fixation, immobilization, therapeutic injections, and rehabilitation
  • Also known as: orthopedic specialist, bone surgeon, musculoskeletal surgeon, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Desert who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Orthopedic Surgeons in Palm Desert who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Orthopedic Surgeons in Palm Desert who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Orthopedic Surgeons providing telehealth services in Palm Desert. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Orthopedic Surgeons in Palm Desert?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Orthopedic Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Desert?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Palm Desert. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Orthopedic Surgeons in Palm Desert have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Palm Desert. This helps you find an Orthopedic Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Orthopedic Surgeons in Palm Desert without calling?
Search for Orthopedic Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Desert with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Orthopedic Surgeons in Palm Desert. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Desert?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Orthopedic Surgeon.
How can I locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Desert who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Orthopedic Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palm Desert who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Orthopedic Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Orthopedic Surgeons who work there.

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