Dr. Douglas Roger, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Palm Springs, CA and has been practicing for 29 years. He graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIV SCH OF MED in 1989 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.Read his story
Institute of Clinical Orthopedics and Neuroscience
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste W201
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-4511
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Benesys
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 96% of peers
Joint Pain
very high
more than 95% of peers
Hip Replacement
very high
more than 94% of peers
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Dr. Roger's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Roger "Dr. Douglas J. Roger, orthopedic surgeon at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California, is a pioneer of Direct Superior Approach minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, Dr. Roger is a nationally renowned industry leader in one of the most successful procedures that has renewed the lives of thousands over his peer-distinguished 30-year career. He leads a team of scientists and surgeons who are researching and developing less-invasive surgical techniques for minimally invasive hip replacement surgery. This team has submitted their research to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) as well as other leading academic groups."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Roger "When I first learned to do hip replacement surgery twenty-five years ago, patients were routinely in the hospital for two weeks or more. The patients had a lot of pain and were on crutches for long periods of time and overall it took a long time to recover. I became interest in developing ways to help patients get better faster after hip replacement surgery. Twenty-five years of research has led to today's minimally invasive approach, the Direct Superior."
1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
67 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Baker’s Cyst
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteopenia
- Osteosarcoma
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stress Fracture of Foot
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture
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32 Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Excision of Tibia or Fibula
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Neuroplasty
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Pacific Union CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1985
- GEORGETOWN UNIV SCH OF MEDMedical School | Graduated 1989
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Roger has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member
Dr. Roger's Reviews
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Roger to family and friends
25 total reviews (8 have comments)
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Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of myself or the staff at Desert Regional Medical Center. If we failed to meet your needs please give us the opportunity to make it right. I appreciate and value your opinion of the care you received.
Thank you,
Douglas Roger, MD
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