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Dr. Tamela Martin, MD

Dr. Tamela Martin, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Tamela Martin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with Helen Keller Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Tamela Martin M.D

44651 Village Ct Ste 102 Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-3334

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Martin specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Martin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martin

3.2

28 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
36%
36%

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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
Helpful
JRG – Jun 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Sep 29, 2020
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ronald Emerick in Indian Wells, CA – Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
palm desert, ca – Jan 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palm Desert, CA – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Indio, CA – Jun 08, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
K.R. in La Quinta, CA – Jul 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Pat S in Palm Desert, CA – May 19, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ann in La Quinta, CA – Apr 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

If you listen to the patient (truly listen), they will tell you their diagnosis. Treat the patient, not the tests. We treat one patient at a time, never double book, and take an individualized approach.

  • Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Oculoplastic Surgery

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

  • Stanford University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Mercy Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital-san Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992

  • Uc Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Tamela Martin M.D

Atlantis Eyecare44651 Village Ct Ste 102 Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Practice

Office8103 Highway 72 W Ste C Madison, AL 35758
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Office72 W Highway Unit C Madison, AL 35758
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Helen Keller Hospital

    1300 S Montgomery Ave
    Sheffield, AL 35660

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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