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Dr. Charles Anderson Jr, MD

Dr. Charles Anderson Jr, MD

Pain Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Anderson Jr, MD is a pain medicine physician in Palm Desert, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Eisenhower Medical Center and Hi-Desert Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.6 Star Rating
Based on 64 reviews 1.6 Star Rating (64 reviews)

Practice

36915 Cook St Ste 102 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(760) 969-5200

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Anderson Jr specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • 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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Anderson Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Anderson Jr

1.6

64 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
11%
11%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
83%
83%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Mar 19, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Coachcat – Feb 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 05, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 04, 2024
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
thatman – Dec 14, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Judith b – Oct 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 21, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Carmen Milnr – Feb 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Jess – Aug 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
JDM – Jun 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah Case – Mar 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fed Up – Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Worst Experience – Jan 21, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Charles Anderson Jr, MD is a pain medicine physician in Palm Desert, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Eisenhower Medical...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office36915 Cook St Ste 102 Palm Desert, CA 92211
1

Practice

Unavail1850 E Washington St Colton, CA 92324
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

  • Redlands Community Hospital

    350 Terracina Blvd
    Redlands, CA 92373
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Hi-Desert Medical Center

    6601 White Feather Rd
    Joshua Tree, CA 92252

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

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    16% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    16% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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