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Dr. Rufus Gore, MD

Dr. Rufus Gore, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Rufus Gore, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eisenhower Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Star Orthopaedics, Inc

36101 Bob Hope Dr Ste A1 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gore

3.3

28 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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LaGuire – Mar 09, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Michele Rhoads – Aug 19, 2020
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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
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Sheela Havas – Aug 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
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fernando GUZMAN – May 14, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 08, 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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Ron in PALM DESERT, CA – Nov 16, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Linda Wolf in Indio, CA – Jun 14, 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
13 people found this helpful
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cherip in La Quinta – Aug 15, 2016
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
16 people found this helpful
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Former Patient in Palm Desert CA – Jun 01, 2016
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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
19 people found this helpful
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carol colucci in Mountain Center, CA – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

"Orthopedics is great medicine. It is very satisfying work. I like the challenge of the mechanics aspect, but the best is helping people"

biography

Rufus W. Gore, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedics with an emphasis on total joint replacement. He joined Desert Orthopedic Center in November 1999. Dr. Gore came to Desert Orthopedic Center from Orange...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • National Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
  • University Of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools

    Undergraduate School, 1976
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1976
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Star Orthopaedics, Inc

Star Ortho Rancho Mirage36101 Bob Hope Dr Ste A1 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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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

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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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