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Dr. Douglas Roger, MD

Dr. Douglas Roger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Roger, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Springs, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Eisenhower Medical Center and John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Desert Care Network - Multi Specialty Clinic - Palm Springs

1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste W201 Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Roger

3.1

33 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
48%
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4 Star
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
39%
39%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brenda G Smith – Jan 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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sandy – Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Gabriele Isbert – Apr 02, 2021
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Buzz Colton – Mar 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
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Palm springs , CA – Nov 01, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Camarillo, CA – Jun 09, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Valerie in Yucca Valley, CA – May 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Beverly pitts in Hemet, CA – May 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kitty in Indio, CA – Nov 17, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
David in Palm Springs – Sep 20, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palm Desert, CA – Aug 03, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
15 people found this helpful
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Gordon Scott King in Palm Springs, CA – Mar 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

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...read more

biography

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...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
  • Pacific Union College

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Desert Care Network - Multi Specialty Clinic - Palm Springs

Desert Care Network - Multi Specialty Clinic - Palm Springs1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste W201 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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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)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    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
  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    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

    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

    View all patient feedback
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