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Desert Orthopedic Center is a private medical practice specializing in orthopedics, joint replacement, sports medicine, and pain management. Headquartered in Rancho Mirage, CA, with a second office in Palm Springs, CA (La Quinta-area focus in user query). Key details: - Services: joint replacement, sports medicine, pain management, advanced bone and joint treatments. - Locations: Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, CA. - Size & scope: ~29 employees; revenue range $5–$25 million; recognized as an award-winning, nationally recognized orthopedic center. - Leadership & staff: CAO Barbara L.; HR/Finance Director Derek Siani; Hand & Wrist Surgery Director Stephen O’Connell. - Contact: main phone 92262-0118; website desertortho.com. If you’re seeking an orthopedic surgeon near La Quinta/Palm Springs, this center offers comprehensive orthopedic care with a focus on rapid recovery and return to activity.

Clinic Type

Orthopedic Surgery

Address

Palm Springs Office, 415 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 200, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Phone

800-453-6012

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Foot & Ankle
  • Hand & Wrist
  • Joint Replacement
  • Shoulder & Elbow
  • Spine & Pain Center
  • Sports Medicine
  • Robotics in joint replacement
  • Cervical Disc Replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Wrist surgery
  • Ankle replacement
  • Bunion surgery
  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Online appointment
  • Patient information
  • First visit guide
  • Patient forms
  • Insurance info

Technology & Equipment

  • Robotic Assisted Hip Replacement
  • Robotics in joint replacement
  • Arthroscopic surgery

Team

  • Karimdad Amir Otarodi — M.D.
  • Cesar Abdul-Massih — M.D.
  • Ghassan Boghosian — D.O.
  • Jacob R. Bosley — M.D.
  • Dustin Briggs — M.D.
  • Hazmer Cassim — DABPM
  • Matthew Diltz — M.D.
  • Reginald Fayssoux — M.D.
  • David A. Friscia — M.D.
  • Hansel Ihn — M.D.
  • Phillip Jeffrey Smith — D.O.
  • Adam Marshall Rife — DPM
  • Eddie McDonald — D.O.
  • Stephen J. O'Connell — M.D.
  • Deep Rameshchandra Patel — M.D.
  • David D. Savin — M.D.
  • Erik Schnaser — M.D.
  • A. David Tahernia — M.D.
  • Kevin Wong — D.O.

Insurance & Payment

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Insurance, Self-pay, Cash, Credit Card

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What conditions do you treat?

A wide range of bone and joint conditions with advanced treatments.

What specialties are offered?

Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Joint Replacement, Shoulder & Elbow, Spine & Pain Center, Sports Medicine, etc.

What insurance plans do you accept?

(Not specified on page)

How do I request an appointment?

(Not specified on page)

Do you offer post-operative care instructions?

(Not specified on page)

Where are your offices located?

Palm Springs, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage locations listed with addresses.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp (via MapQuest): 2.0/5.0 (8 reviews (Palm Springs location))
  • Yelp (via MapQuest): 4.5/5.0 (101 reviews (Rancho Mirage location))
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 80.6/100 (MIPS quality score) (Based on 39 scored providers)

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable physicians
  • Friendly and helpful staff in some interactions
  • Successful surgical outcomes for some patients
  • Clean and well-maintained facilities

Common complaints

  • Difficulty contacting the office via phone
  • Long wait times and overbooking of patients
  • Issues with scheduling and unresponsiveness from front desk staff
  • Frustration with administrative protocols and communication gaps

"Front office is zero out of 10 Do not answer phones."

— Yelp reviewer (via MapQuest)

"My mom had her knee replaced and the doctors PA's and nurses were all wonderful. All questions were answered and they repeatedly called to check in to make sure she was progressing well."

— Yelp reviewer (via MapQuest)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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