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Dr. Derakhsh Fozouni, MD

Dr. Derakhsh Fozouni, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Derakhsh Fozouni, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 2W103 Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Dr. Fozouni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fozouni

2.9
33 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Outstanding Doctor
I don't think I could have had a more positive experience with a Doctor & couldn't imagine going anywhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2024
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BEST OBGYN in SoCal
Best doctor we've ever had, Fozouni knows what he's doing and has the experience to back it. We wouldn't trust anyone else to deliver our baby especially C-section. Our family is truley blessed to have him.
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
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Nov 28, 2024
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Extremely uncomfortable experience, emotionally trying, and lacked professionalism. I was shamed, they even joked I had a bunch of "warts" around my vagina in front of my partner during labor, I'm not sure what their intentions were? 3 days in labor, and an extremely traumatizing expedience after being induced unnecessarily (to avoid a Christmas baby). I am still dealing with this experience to this day, my son is 4 now. I did not feel ready to give birth at all. After days of painful contractions, while on my back, he had people come push my legs up by my head while he dug around inside me to break my water asking about some "dimple" he saw... Think he would have seen it during an exam. Days of Pitocin, Morphine, etc. gave my son jaundice and prevented us from breastfeeding. This caused a lot of emotional stress, a very sick baby, inability to breastfeed, different pumps, and trips to nurses and lactation consultants with no luck. Very unapproachable, can't question his drug choices
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Saveyoself – Feb 26, 2021
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I had nothing but the best experience with Dr Fouzini. If I had another baby I would chose him again. Very honest and upfront but still friendly. Very knowledgeable and helpful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Aug 17, 2020
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I left there in tears! He was so nice the first visit, and I honestly thought I was in good hands. The second visit I started asking some questions, and his whole demeanor changed. It was so uncomfortable and I felt he punished me by telling me that he wasn’t going to do my surgery that his office already scheduled. Wait?!? Why? What just happened??? He was short, belittling, callous, and just straight hurtfully rude. He was clearly annoyed by my questions, and then it led to him telling me to go seek another opinion. I was asking questions and trying to seek answers was all. You can tell by the way he walked in the room that he was having a bad day anyway by his body language. You work with women... have some compassion for people!!!!! You’re the doctor and supposed to enlighten them and be informative with some answers and address questions. Not make them feel like complete crap and humiliate them. Never again... I have never been treated like that by a doctor before. Just beware...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 10, 2020
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I used to looooooooove this doctor. But with this pregnancy(last pregnancy being 8 years ago)and I'm high risk by the way I feel like I've fallen through the cracks. I honestly feel this office is overwhelmed with its patients. I had really bad morning sickness and lost 6 lb I called the doctor cuz I was scared I was losing too much weight they said they would call me back that night 9 dys later I'm still waiting for a phone call. I'm done with this office. Im really sad i was comfortable w him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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So sad and disappointed in Desert hot springs, CA – May 23, 2018
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Fozouni is the worst of the worst. Callous, rude, uncaring. STAY AWAY>
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 17, 2017
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Dr was rude, I told him what conditions I was being treated for, one being diabetes, and he presumed I was diagnosing myself. Told me to eat lots of nut to help me lose weight. I have a history of diverticulitis, I ate the nuts and ended up on the hospital. He did not ask me how long I was diabetic for. I did not get a chance to tell him I had just lost 30 pounds. The medication I was on was because a Dr felt I had a condition that warrented I be on it, not because I told some Dr I wanted it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Cathedral City, CA – Nov 01, 2016
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My friend suggested this obgyn to me. The care was adequate nothing to complain about. After labor he recommended the IUD birth control. He made it sound appealing and beneficial so I gave my approval. Soon after i began to experience severe abdominal pain and was told it was normal he even prescribed medication to cope with the discomfort while my body adjusted. The pain became bareable but I began to hemorrhage. I consulted the doctor and after several attempts finally get it removed. :(
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Mad momma in Cathedral City, CA – Jul 07, 2016
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Dr. Derakhsh Fozouni, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Within the last one to three years
More than three years ago
  • English

  • Arabic

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Locations

Practice

Unavail555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 2W103 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Practice

Office35400 Bob Hope Dr Ste 202 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
2

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)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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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  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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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