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Dr. Saman Talab, MD

Dr. Saman Talab, MD

Urology*

Dr. Saman Talab, MD is a urologist in Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Talab has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

72650 Fred Waring Dr Ste 104 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Telehealth available

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Dr. Talab's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Talab

2.1
10 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Office staff are horrible don’t return calls and are rude, dr doesn’t listen our care. Seen him 3 times for a total of about 10 seconds. No communication no compassion. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else .
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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May 01, 2025
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Office management terrible
I called his office three times and left messages, went to his office and left a message and then snallled mail him for this PA to follow up with presecriptions. No response.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2025
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I started seeing Dr. Talab for pain when I urinate and excessive night urination. For my first appointment the doctor was 1 hour late offering no apology for his tardiness. He prescribed Tamsulosin, and nothing for the urination pain. The Tamsulosin had no effect. My second app, he again was 1 hour late. He prescribed two procedures to help understand what is going on and still nothing for the urination pain. He also mentioned that my previous urine sample was not tested and he would make sure to have the current one tested. The first of two procedures went as scheduled. The second procedure has been changed twice with no explanation. I then received another voice mail asking that I call to re-schedule that appointment. I have called numerous times with no reply. The doctor has obvious time management issues and an office staff that does not respond.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Eddie – Nov 19, 2024
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Professional and thorough
Have seen Dr. Talab several times for bladder issues and each time he was thorough and caring. He has given me different prescriptions and procedures prior to moving on to surgery.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2024
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Pitiful
Pitiful. Let’s start that first visit I waited in a disgusting waiting room for over an hour. When he did see me do literally 5 minutes never an apology for wasting my time. He ordered tests which I expected. Never followed up. Then called his staff and scheduled a call which he blew me off on. I have an rx I have now waited weeks to get refilled. But he never called. Neglectful and wasted my time. His arrogance to disrespect his patients and their time is unacceptable. He has neglected providing me a diagnosis or refilling medication. Think twice before working with him.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2023
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Kidney stones and lithotripsy and bladder. Explains information very well. Very helpful and personable. Great office personnel.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2022
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I went in for my first visit. Dr. Talab was professional, knowledgeable and thorough. I have 2 tests coming up. I'm very happy that he did not dismiss me as being "just menopausal". Definitely recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Patient in menopause – Jul 13, 2021
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Genuinely cared about my condition but was unable to diagnose me with anything. I’d had pain for three months at that point but “nothing was wrong and everything looked great.” Said I’d endured fluctuating pain everyday yet was told to go back in three months to potentially get surgery. Not sure if this is on him but I received an ultrasound on my stomach, which is not where my pain was. I went to another doctor who did an ultrasound on the region where the pain was and they immediately found the source and were able to diagnose me. Do not recommend going here, there are plenty of bad reviews as is and I gave them the benefit of the doubt, which I regret. I hope everything goes well here and they figure it out, but I will not be going back. I’m not the type of person who leaves bad reviews or reviews in general, but I felt the need due to my dissatisfaction with my service. If you choose to go here, good luck.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2021
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I have a urine-retention problem. Have been self-catheterizing but lately have had difficulty getting urine out. Dr. Talab listened to my history (he'd already received my ultrasound), scoped my urethra and bladder, said everything looked okay, and said to come back in five months. Another Emergency room visit and I saw him again. I was told he had 10:45 and 11.a.m. appts available. I chose the former, arrived on time, was issued into a room. No other patients were in the facility. He didn't see me until 11:10 a.m. I re-explained my problem, he said I obviously was self-catheterizing incorrectly. I left and will never go back to him. I found him stubborn, overly self-assured, arrogant, and generally disagreeable. He may be an okay surgeon, but if concern and care are what you're looking for in a urologist, this isn't your guy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2020
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Dr. Saman Talab, MD is a urologist in Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Talab has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
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