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Dr. Lee Erlendson, MD

Dr. Lee Erlendson, MD

Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lee Erlendson, MD is a pain medicine physician in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1980. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

39300 Bob Hope Dr Ste 1203 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Make an Appointment

(760) 773-1571

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Erlendson specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Erlendson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Erlendson

4.0
21 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Chronic pain specialist
Dr E has been my chronic pain specialist for 10 yrs now and has never let me down. He and his staff are incredibly caring and professional. I’m a handful with many issues and Dr E continues to treat me with respect and compassion. He never talks down to me and listens well. He never hurries the appmt and his staff is completely respectful and efficient. I would be lost without their care.
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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Apr 27, 2025
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The absolute best
Dr. Erlendson took such great care of me while in the hospital. He saw, understood and treated my pain. I honestly don’t know how to thank him. I was in pain and I was scared and his kind and understanding bedside manner calmed me. Thank you so so much Dr. E
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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Angela Cole – Mar 25, 2024
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my first visit with the doctor was great. he explained exactly why i was having pain. I have been dealing with low back pain for several years. and dr. erlendson is the one who told me i needed surgery on my back. the office is clean and the staff are all so friendly. they make me feel like family.
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
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Aug 06, 2021
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Great experience. Amazing staff! I have been extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to be a patient.
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
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AW – Apr 16, 2021
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If you're in serious pain and need a pain doctor I have no hesitation recommending Dr. Erlendson as have worked with him for two years now and he's easy to work with and will do everything he can to help you with your pain. He listens and is very understanding and his staff is extremely confident and is a great support to him. If in pain I have no problem recommending Dr. Erlendson.
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
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Peter Hogg in Rancho Mirage, Ca. – May 01, 2018
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The whole office is calm. I usually get in before my allotted time. He is very pleasant and never rushed. The staff is just great. Overall experience is very high.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Lestlie Prokosch in Indio, CA – Jun 12, 2017
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Carelessly performed a cervical injection which caused a permanent spinal cord injury permanently harming my mother who is now on oxygen and has an awful quality of life. He changed his records three times after the procedure to cover his tracks and lied in his deposition. RUN to another provider for your pain management needs.
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
16 others found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2017
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Excellent Doctor and staff that is very thorough and show genuine care to help patients manage pain.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Kevin in Palm Desert – Oct 04, 2016
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After suffering with back pain for 9 months, 2 MRIs, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractor and six other doctor visits , Dale , Sadaf, PA, and Dr Erlenson were so different. First Dale found a place for me to lie down to escape pain while I filled out paperwork for apot. Second, they asked questions to properly diagnose my potential pain sources, explained evertything clearly and prioritized a plan to address. I am optimistic I will find my life again thanks to this team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Indio, CA – Oct 02, 2016
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I had upper back/mid-scapular pain on most every movement. Dr. Erlendson palpated the area and injected it...........within 5 minutes the pain had disappeared and has not returned (3 Years now). I highly recommend him.....he is efficient, caring and professional.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Barbara in La Quinta – Sep 30, 2016
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I find Dr. Erlendson & his staff to be friendly, they care and they are very skilled at their crafts. Dr. Erlendson seems to honestly care about helping me get out of the burden of having chronic pain. I am new to the desert and found him thru an ER nurse who said she thought he was one of the best surgeons she'd ever worked with. I haven't had surgery with him. He has worked with alternative treatments for me.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Linda in Rancho Mirage – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Lee Erlendson, MD is a pain medicine physician in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1980. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Rancho Mirage Pain Center39300 Bob Hope Dr Ste 1203 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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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

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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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