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Dr. James Adams, MD

Dr. James Adams, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Adams, MD is a family medicine physician in Palm Desert, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

41990 Cook St Ste 302 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Telehealth available
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Dr. Adams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Adams

2.3
3 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
67%
67%

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Great Dr
I read the one star review and was shocked that doesn’t sound like the same Dr Adam’s I have gone to. I moved to the desert from LA and dealing with AHF I would totally agree with a one star for that place but not for Dr Adam’s. He’s professional so easy to talk to, explains everything listens to you, you don’t feel rushed and he’s very thorough. He’s everything I’ve always looked for in a primary care Dr.
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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Apr 18, 2025
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Adams almost killed me. He needlessly updated an HIV medication that worked fine for me. I started having side effects. In 18 months he never figured it out. I was debilitated and unable to work or move for almost a year. Switched doctors and found out he did not follow scientific principles nor provide proper testing before switching the medication. I was fine until he did that for NO reason. He almost killed me and then freaked out. Do not go near this man.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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William A Wilson – Jan 29, 2021
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Dr. James Adams, MD is a family medicine physician in Palm Desert, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Usc

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Ucsd Healthcare

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • Santa Monica - Ucla Medical Center And Orthopaedic Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Locations

Practice

San Bernardino Medical Orthopaedic Group Inc.41990 Cook St Ste 302 Palm Desert, CA 92211
1
(760) 808-8408
Eisenhower Medical Center4791 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste 100 Palm Springs, CA 92264
2
(760) 834-7930
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