Dr. Assad Darawal, MD

Internal Medicine*MaleAge 64

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Assad Darawal, MD is an internist in Indio, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kabul U, Fac Med in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eisenhower Medical Center and John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Assad Darawal, MD

Cleveland Clinic Akron

81893 Doctor Carreon Blvd Indio, CA 92201
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Darawal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Darawal

3.0
19 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
37%
37%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
5%
5%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
37%
37%

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My best friend no longer wants treatment
My best friend was in your care for simple check ups. You informed him he has multiple health concerns, noted it on a paper and when he asked “can you explain or write down what this all means?” You told him to “look it up yourself.” Unprofessional and rude. How are you even caring for people if you don’t care?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 27, 2025
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In it for the money not the patient
If you continue to see this guy, at some point you will find that your appointment is extremely late and the waiting room is overbooked with patients. Darawal will ignore and brush you off but accept your appointment to get the fattest paycheck then kick you out the door with minimal effort on his end. Patient beware. This doctor does not care for you.Do not waste your time or put your Mr Darawal. He will disappoint you
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2023
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Dr. Darawal is knowledgeable, compassionate, and hard-working, in fact, he is so hard-working that it's why I'm rating him 4/5 instead of 5/5. He is the only doctor in a private practice attached to a busy hospital, and he sees an incredible number of patients per day. Because of this, he is not able to give as much time and attention to each case than he would, which would improve preventive care for those of us who want that. He deserves a day off, and would be 5/5 if he had a partner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
INDIO, CA – Feb 15, 2019
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Dr. Darawal is one of the best when listening to a patients questions and concerns. My experience with his office and staff is always good and keeping me on time with my appointments. This really makes a difference when running around town to get things done. My personal health has improved greatly with his assistance. Thank you and your staff. This will be a good choice if you need medical care. 4/18/2018 Timothy M. Gomes
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Timothy M. Gomes in Palm Desert, CA – Apr 19, 2018
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The best doctor in town and very caring staff .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nancy in Indio – Mar 12, 2018
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My name is Sandra I been with dr. Darawal probably for almost 5 or 6 yrs. He is a great dr. To me the best. In the past in been very, very sick and almost every dr. Turn me down cause They couldn't do anything for me,I was a mess, talking health wise! Until finally one of the dr. Told Me to go see Him, maybe He could do something for Me because my case it was to complicated. I visited Him and ever since..I'm doing better. I could do things that I wasn't able to and the Past. thank u dr. Darawal
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Sandra Garcia in Indio, CA – Mar 02, 2017
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I have been here waiting to be seen over two hours all because his staff does not communicate with each other. The girl that made my appointment isn't even allowed to make appointments. Waiting room is so packed that patients opted out in waiting and rescheduled appointments for another date.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Indio, CA – Oct 17, 2016
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Excellent doctor, directly addressed every single one of my problems and was very attentive. Incredibly friendly and made me feel very welcome. Thoroughly went through every single procedure and operation which left me well aware any complications. Overall, a very good people-person which is a trait I found very important, and, I anticipate, any other patient might too.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
Josef Ommary in Los Angeles, CA – Jan 20, 2016
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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Ny Medical College Program B

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Ny Medical College Program B

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Kabul U, Fac Med

    Medical School, 1984
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago
  • English

  • Arabic

Locations

Cleveland Clinic Akron

Office81893 Doctor Carreon Blvd Indio, CA 92201
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JFK Memorial Hospital Surgery

JFK Memorial Hospital47111 Monroe St Indio, CA 92201
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital

    47111 Monroe St
    Indio, CA 92201

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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