Desert Regional Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
10% lower than the national average
Desert Regional Medical Center is a medical facility located in Palm Springs, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023, 2022
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceDesert Regional Medical Center
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Desert Regional Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Feb 02 2023
Review for Dr. Nguyen
Cares and it shows. Dr. Nguyen is committed and kind. Kay Kay and Samantha are lovely people and care about what they do.
Feb 01 2023
Review for Dr. Nguyen
Dr. Sehwani is professional, an active listener and has all of the qualities integral to provision of good bedside manner. She is very thoughtful when addressing my questions.
Marisa K Jan 31 2023
Review for Dr. Sehwani
I never mind going to see Dr. Bernstein. His office is friendly and makes you feel very comfortable. The doctor is kind and attentive and has actually become my favorite doc.
Kathy K Jan 31 2023
Review for Dr. Bernstein
I just got back from my first appointment with Dr. Mondino, and I can't tell you how impressed I am by her. We had a lot to review, and she listened to every detail - I didn't feel rushed or like "just another person in her queue" for the day. She is VERY thorough, and you can tell she is highly...
Michele H. Jan 28 2023
Review for Dr. Mondino
Location
Desert Regional Medical Center
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Best experience in Palm Springs. My Dad referred me to this clinic and I am glad he did. Dr. Nguyen and Olafsons are a great team. Both smart and patience. Samantha and Kay Kay were very sweet and helpful.