Dr. J E Chandrashekar, MD

Internal Medicine*MaleAge 77

Internal Medicine*

Dr. J E Chandrashekar, MD is an internist in La Quinta, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eisenhower Medical Center and John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. J E Chandrashekar, MD

Practice

43576 Washington St Ste 100 La Quinta, CA 92253
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chandrashekar specializes in the area of Internal 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. Chandrashekar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chandrashekar

2.6
7 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
57%
57%

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"Pregnancy results are not urgent"
I would give his practice 0 stars. The medical equipment looks like it came from the 60s (no digital scale, no digital blood pressure equipment, etc). I waited over TWO WEEKS to get lab work back to tell me I'm pregnant. I was told "pregnancy blood work is not considered urgent" so the lead time was normal. I don't normally leave reviews, but I hope anyone considering this practice will do whatever possible to avoid! I had a terrible experience with Dr. Jambur E. Chandrashekar and his staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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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Jan 04, 2023
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His knowledge and level of experience as a Doctor is great!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Alicia L Cruz – Sep 19, 2021
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Does not listen to patients. Bases his findings all on lab results and doesn’t listen or ask to your symptoms or concerns. He cuts you off when you are speaking. Overall bad experience.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 09, 2021
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great doctor
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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M.D. Richey,M.D. – Jan 13, 2021
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Worst experience I’ve ever had with medical care. The doctor is extremely rude and condescending in the way he talks to you. He talks over you when you are explaining your pain. For two years I’ve been struggling with a health condition in which he kept sending me for different test, but never an MRI or CT scan. I’ve also been to the hospital several times in pain due to this. Again, he tried sending me to get the same test done after two years. Today when I spoke to him and told him I am certain I need my tonsils out. He told me “you want a suggestion, go somewhere else.” I asked him if he was abandoning my care for advocating for myself and he said the same statement again “you want a suggestion, go somewhere else.” Prior to this visit two months ago during a visit he wanted to send me for blood work again. I asked him “does blood work show if someone has cancer?” He got really close to my face and started talking to me like I was stupid! He is the worst doctor I’ve ever had.
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
Helpful
Nicole Yingling – Jul 29, 2020
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Rude, terrible attitude, quick to anger. Came in for a simple referral to an orthopedic surgeon for a soft tissue knee injury. He would not listen to anything I was telling him about the injury, & quickly suggested that I had arthritis. I don't have arthritis & am quite healthy. My blood pressure was taken at the moment I sat down, so naturally it would be high because they took standing blood pressure and not resting blood pressure. It's always 120 or less. Came in at 150. Really?
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Shoshanna in Temecula, CA – Aug 25, 2017
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having my whole family change to Dr. Jambur Chandrashekar i was looking for a new Dr, since my Dr. moved away i was so in ah! like oh! no ! and since i have a few love ones fallow me due to i loved my Dr, she was great 5 star all the way across the board i didn't think i would find the same comfort with the new ...i was wrong he is up there 5 star across the board also i told my children let me go in for an appointment ill report what i think back to you guys so you can come in HAPPY..HAPPY :)
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Dolores Reyes in La Quinta, CA – Jul 30, 2017
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  • University Of Mysore / Adichunchanagiri Instituteof Medical Science

    Medical School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Coachella Valley Nephrology Inc.43576 Washington St Ste 100 La Quinta, CA 92253
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Office81719 Doctor Carreon Blvd # A-1 Indio, CA 92201
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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)

    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

    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

    View all patient feedback
  • John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital

    47111 Monroe St
    Indio, CA 92201

    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

    View all patient feedback
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