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Dr. James Gaede, MD

Dr. James Gaede, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Gaede, MD is a family medicine physician in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

1555 S Palm Canyon Dr Bldg C Palm Springs, CA 92264
Telehealth available
(760) 969-7770
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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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. Gaede's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaede

4.5

33 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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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Harold Cutler – Oct 09, 2024
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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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gac – Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tom B. – Jun 18, 2024
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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
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Robert – Aug 24, 2023
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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
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Jolinda Flores – Sep 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sharon Gulino – Jun 18, 2022
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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
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Peter – Jun 08, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bruce – Aug 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Marsha – Feb 29, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Female – Nov 20, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Female Patient in Palm Springs – Oct 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
melissa in palm springs – May 12, 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
Bob J in Tucson, AZ – Apr 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Christopher Greene in Loganville, GA – Mar 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Reda Shelton in Rancho Mirage, CA – Jan 24, 2016
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care philosophy

The practice of medicine is just that practice. Excellencein the delivery of medical care depends on the practice:the integration of a knowledge base continuously acquired over a lifetime of study, the assessment of the individual patient by listening...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Sd State University

  • University Nd

  • University Sd

  • Mayo Grad School Med

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1555 S Palm Canyon Dr Bldg C Palm Springs, CA 92264
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    • Call
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Desert Orthopedic Center45280 Seeley Dr Fl 2 La Quinta, CA 92253
    2

    Practice

    Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100 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)

      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

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      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

      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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