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Dr. Lawrence Serif, DO

Dr. Lawrence Serif, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Serif, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eisenhower Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

275 N El Cielo Rd Ste D414 Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Dr. Serif's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Serif

3.1

19 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
47%
47%
4 Star
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5%
3 Star
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
42%
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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NM in CA – Aug 10, 2018
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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
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Johnson Valley – Mar 28, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Donna Houser in Indio, CA – Feb 25, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Sharon D in Palm Springs, CA – Jan 17, 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
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Palm Springs, CA – Jan 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Michael Newman in Cathedral City – Oct 06, 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
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Tom DeSimone in Palm Springs, CA – Mar 20, 2016
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Dr. Lawrence Serif, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1980
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office275 N El Cielo Rd Ste D414 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 back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee 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

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  • 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

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