Spencer Orthopedics: Expert Orthopedic Care & Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery • Indio, CA • Since 2022 • 1 site in Coachella Valley locations
About
Spencer Orthopedics offers expert orthopedic care, sports medicine, and regenerative treatments delivered by a multidisciplinary team (Orthopedic Surgery, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy) focused on helping patients stay active and recover quickly. Based in Palm Desert, CA, with additional office in La Quinta, they provide non-surgical and surgical options tailored to individual injuries, led by professionals including Director of Rehabilitation Jon Elbert. Key details: - Location: Palm Desert and La Quinta, California - Services: Orthopedic care, sports medicine, regenerative therapies; non-surgical and surgical treatment options - Team: Multidisciplinary providers; Director of Rehabilitation as a named leader - Website: spencerorthopedics.com; 2 US offices - Online presence: Approximately 1,028 monthly visits; low bounce rate; U.S. focus If you’re specifically looking in Indio (nearby), note the two California offices are in Palm Desert and La Quinta (closest to Indio). Would you like directions, appointment options, or to compare with nearby orthopedic clinics in Indio?
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
Coachella Valley (California)
Phone
+1 760-797-7540
Frontdesk@spencerorthopedics.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Chiropractic services are not contracted with commercial insurance; Medicare only for chiropractic visits; other chiropractic visits are self-pay.
Self-pay, Insurance (where contracted)
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
New Patient Special/Offers
FAQs
Do you accept my insurance?
They accept most major insurance plans for Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Therapy; Chiropractic not contracted with commercial insurance; Medicare for chiropractic only.
How can I book an appointment?
Call (760) 797-7540 or schedule online via the website.
What services does Spencer Orthopedics offer?
Orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, physical therapy, and chiropractic care, with regenerative medicine and non-surgical therapies as options.
Do you accept most major insurance plans?
Yes for Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Therapy; chiropractic coverage varies and is not contracted with commercial insurance.
Where are the clinic locations?
Palm Desert Office: 36953 Cook St, #101, Palm Desert, CA 92211; La Quinta Office: 47020 Washington Street, La Quinta, CA 92253.
What is the contact email?
[email protected]
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (Spencer Orthopedics - Palm Desert): 4.59 (21 reviews) (21 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jacob Spencer, DO): 5.0 star rating (9 reviews)
- U.S. News (Dr. Jacob Spencer, DO): Overall rating: Excellent (5 out of 5) (10 total patient reviews)
- Facebook (Spencer Orthopedics - La Quinta): 100% recommend (27 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly, welcoming staff and good bedside manner
- Thorough explanations and attention to patient concerns
- Positive outcomes from orthopedic care/procedures and follow-up physical therapy
- Minimal wait times (per testimonials)
Common complaints
- Difficulty with scheduling and appointment-related delays/holding patterns
- Rude or unhelpful staff interactions (reported)
- Some patients felt dismissive toward pain or 'weird vibes'
"“you do better” (review summary on Yelp indicating staff rude and appointment/holding issues)"
— Yelp review highlights (Spencer Orthopedics - Palm Desert)"“The staff were very friendly and took the time to communicate with me.”"
— Spencer Orthopedics testimonials (spencerorthopedics.com)"“Minimal wait time to be called back to the exam room as well as for Dr. Spencer to come in.”"
— Spencer Orthopedics testimonials (spencerorthopedics.com)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SPENCER ORTHOPEDICS - Updated July 2026 - 21 Reviews - Yelp — Jul 29, 2025
- Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - LinkedIn — Jul 7, 2026
- Director of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Services | Palm Desert — Jul 2, 2026
- DESERT PHYSICAL MEDICINE - Updated July 2026 - Yelp - Yelp — Jul 8, 2026
- Pain & Spine Center of the Desert Helps Patients Find Relief From Chronic Pain | Palm Springs Life — Jul 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More orthopedic surgery clinics in Indio
Desert Orthopedic Center is a privately held medical group based in Rancho Mirage, CA, offering orthopedic care across two California offices (Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs). They specialize in joint replacement, sports medicine, pain management, and advanced bone/joint treatments with a focus on rapid recovery. The practice has about 29 employees, annual revenue between $5M-$25M, and is led by executives including a Chief Administrative Officer. Services target general orthopedic needs and specialized hand/wrist surgery, with ratings ~3.9/5 from 8 reviews. Locations: 39-000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, and 151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100, Palm Springs.
Comparing your options?
See other orthopedic surgery clinics in Indio, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.