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Dr. Karen Donley, MD

Dr. Karen Donley, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Donley, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in La Quinta, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Donley has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms, Gynecologic Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment & Screening. She graduated from Stanford University in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

45280 Seeley Dr Fl 3 La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 610-7202

Dr. Donley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • 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. Donley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donley

3.9

16 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Could Care Less – Jan 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 11, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Donley, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in La Quinta, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Donley has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms, Gynecologic Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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

  • Women And Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1986

  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986

  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

    1982

  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology-bs

    Undergraduate School, 1982
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Dr. Donley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office45280 Seeley Dr Fl 3 La Quinta, CA 92253
    1

    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

    • 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

      View all patient feedback
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