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Dr. Christopher Walz, MD

Dr. Christopher Walz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Walz, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Walz has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Desert Ear Nose & Throat

71687 Highway 111 Ste 101 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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Dr. Walz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walz

4.4

36 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 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
1 person found this helpful
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Drew – Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jul 18, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Disappointed – Jul 08, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 28, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
R P – Sep 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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St – Sep 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nancy – Mar 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Loving patient(s) – Jul 05, 2019
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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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Sep 26, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Lokken in Palm Desert – Apr 24, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jacoline Stewart in Bellevue – Jan 13, 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
Helpful
Rancho Mirage, Ca. – Mar 25, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Norman Hanover in Palm Desert, CA – Dec 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shailyn S. in Rancho Mirage, CA – Dec 11, 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
Helpful
bob hickok in Palm Springs, CA – Oct 31, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie in Palm Desert, CA – Apr 03, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeffrey Milham in Desert Hot Springs – Feb 28, 2016
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I believe that the most important part of coming to see a physician is that the patient feels comfortable and is able to communicate their symptoms and concerns effectively. Once a detailed history is obtained, delivering the appropriate medical...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Desert Ear Nose & Throat

Desert Ear Nose & Throat71687 Highway 111 Ste 101 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Desert Ear Nose Throat Medical Group Inc.39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste W301 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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