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Dr. Antoine Elhajjar, MD

Dr. Antoine Elhajjar, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Antoine Elhajjar, MD is a neurologist in La Quinta, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St Joseph's University Faculty Of Med in 1989. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

46100 Washington St La Quinta, CA 92253
Telehealth available
(760) 340-0528

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Elhajjar is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Elhajjar specializes in the areas of Neurology & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • 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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Elhajjar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elhajjar

3.4

44 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
39%
39%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Lashanna Carrillo – Jul 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
BL – Nov 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 17, 2020
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Unimpressed – Aug 22, 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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palm Springs – Jan 30, 2019
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
TT in Palm Desert , CA – Aug 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 24, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
sandy in Palm Springs, CA – Aug 21, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Indio, CA – Aug 09, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sunnyvale, CA – Mar 22, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
DeniseL. in La Quinta , CA – Jan 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Denise in Cabazon CA – Sep 21, 2016
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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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brian K in Palm Desert, CA – Aug 08, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susie H in San Diego, CA – Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As an experienced neurologist and sleep specialist, I practice patient oriented care, address patient's symptoms and apply evidence based management. I emphasis to listen to patients since diagnosis and management are oriented to each patient differently.

  • Neurology

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Vascular Neurology

  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mba

    2012

  • Ucla

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • Kaiser Sunset

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Kaiser Permanente/ucla

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • St Joseph's University Faculty Of Med

    Medical School, 1989

  • St Joseph's Medical Center

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Unavail46100 Washington St La Quinta, CA 92253
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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 surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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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

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