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Dr. Richard Henderson, MD

Dr. Richard Henderson, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Henderson, MD is a family medicine physician in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1980. He is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Desert Care Network: Family Medicine

555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 2E107 Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 561-7373
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Dr. Henderson is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Henderson specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Henderson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Henderson

4.6

29 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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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
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Jan 19, 2022
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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
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Charles Bailey – Jan 14, 2022
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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
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Ana – Dec 16, 2021
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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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Dec 11, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 10, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Greg Andrade – Dec 10, 2021
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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
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Dec 08, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 24, 2021
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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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Nov 02, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 01, 2021
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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
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Tiffani – Jun 30, 2021
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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
Helpful
Yrp – Jun 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
James Wanfell – Apr 21, 2021
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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
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Sabrina Vieth – Apr 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Mar 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Kelli shuh – Feb 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Noel Salzman – Feb 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 28, 2021
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  • Family Medicine

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  • Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center|university Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • City Of Faith Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • Swedish Covenant Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Henderson is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    Desert Care Network: Family Medicine

    Desert Care Network: Family Medicine555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 2E107 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • 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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