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Dr. Vinod Patwa, MD

Dr. Vinod Patwa, MD

Psychiatry*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Vinod Patwa, MD is a psychiatrist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patwa has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders and Personality Disorders. He graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1969. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patwa specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Patwa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patwa

4.3
35 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
3%
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3 star
3%
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2 star
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1 star
14%
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Wonderful and helpful
He cared about me. He took the time for a thorough evaluation. He prescribed a medicine that started helping me immediately. He is pleasant and very intelligent
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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Excellent and knowledgeable – Feb 25, 2025
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Dr Vinod K Patna
Dr. Patwa is an excellent psychiatrist . He is compassionate and a good listener.He is skilled in psychopharmacology and has gotten me on the right path when no one else could.I highly recommend Dr. Patwa.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2024
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A RAVE REVIEW FOR A DEDICATED DOCTOR!
After a live changing pedestrian car accident, I struggled with a chronic sleep disorder and nightmares until I was privileged to be referred to Dr. Patwa for treatment. Dr. Patwa listened so carefully and took pages of notes on my history and comments. I went back for several visit, tried different prescribed medication until he founda sleeping medication that has greatly improved my sleep. He is a very knowledgeable doctor who took the time to explain and analyze my condition. He also gives tips on natural remedies instead of just prescription medication.
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
What could be improved
No results
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SusanR – Mar 16, 2024
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Tremendous sensitive open and HONEST man
His level of knowledge and empathy, his immediate communication skills and intuitive empathetic nature.
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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Al Carvalho – Mar 14, 2024
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Brilliant and Kind Dr., feeling like me again.
Dr. Patwa changed my life. I had been on medications for depression and Anxiety for years. After going through a traumatic event, I started having racing thoughts, couldn't sleep, couldn't keep organised. Chores seemed too much to get done. As soon as I walked in and met Dr. Petwa he set my issues at ease with a simple explanation and medication adjustment. I have never felt so good. In just two weeks I was doing amazing. I never realized how much of our physical symptoms are controlled by our brain. So thankful to have found this kind and knowledgeable man. Feeling thankful today.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jamie – Jan 18, 2024
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Dr Patwa is a very compassionate person who understands the pharmacology of this area of speciality.
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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Jade Folstrom – Dec 20, 2023
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Back into the light
I lived with chronic debilitating depression for more than ten years and was treated by my primary care physician. About ten months ago it became so bad that I couldn’t get out of bed much less complete average household chores. At the urging of my husband, a RN, I made an appointment to see a psychiatrist. As luck would have it I was referred to Dr Patwa. He was really thorough in his examination and explained in plain language my diagnosis and suggested treatment plan. A seemingly simple adjustment to my medications. And then I saw the light! Finally I felt connected to the real world instead of an observer from the outside. He and his staff deliver the highest quality professional care I’ve ever known.
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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Scott Barrow-West – Dec 15, 2023
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Finally Some Real Help
With so many doctors (and so many different medications making me sick), Dr. Patwa was really helpful in cleaning up the overmedication I was struggling with. I felt noticeably better starting the next day.
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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Jul 03, 2023
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Excellent Dr. very caring
Was very reassuring and helped my wife with overwhelming medical problems. He made her outlook less troubling to accept and live with.
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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Mireille Crandall – Jun 29, 2023
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Horrible Dr &should Not be in Practice any longer!
Since late 2015 I have had major depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Panic Disorder all brought on by a work situation from my employer of 25 yrs that forced me onto disability as of November 2015. I have never had depression before my work situation and saw numerous Dr's in 2016 that would try and help with meds but none ever worked very well or very long. My husband and I moved in 2017 and I felt good without mental health Dr's and used Homeopathic OTC drugs like St John's Wort, Valerin Root, Passion Flower and other's thru 2017 & 2018 but then I was diagnosed with cancer January 2019 & I went into Severe depression & my mental health went down hill from on cancer Anti-hormone meds, then I started seeing a new Psychiatrist who helped me find what worked for yrs... fast forward after COVID vaccines & he wouldn't see me anymore because I wouldn't get the vaccine. The appt with Dr. Vinod K. Patwa, MD at Eisenhower today was by far the WORST experience in my Life of dealing w/depression!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2023
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An awesome doctor!
For my first visit, Dr. Patwa took a great deal of time to learn about my concerns. He listened carefully and took numerous notes to document my comments. After that he voice recorded the information and asked for feedback as to whether he had correctly relayed the notes. The medication he prescribed has greatly improved my sleep and fibromyalgia pain. I was asked to return in two weeks for a follow up visit. I give my highest possible recommendation for Dr. Patwa.
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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May 05, 2023
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Excellent Psychiatrist
Dr. Patwa was extremely helpful in me overcoming anxiety.
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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Apr 06, 2023
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Best doctor I known.
Very caring and loyal to his parents who have experience with knowledge. I will highly recommend him.
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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M.Gh. – Jan 20, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
I have been introduced to many Doctors, during my life time. I appriciate his approach of getting to know the person.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jaime Felix – Dec 16, 2022
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Exceptional experience in Palm Desert w/Dr.Pates
I am a 69 year old male. I cannot say enough about how professional and comforting my initial visit was with Dr. Patwa. He took all the time we needed. I am grateful to have found him after dealing with my issues for so many years. I am confident that he understands me and putting me on the right track.
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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Nov 17, 2022
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Dr Patwa has a great deal of knowledge in the mental health field. He is very good at taking the time to explain about the different medications that are available and he has helped me a great deal.
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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Mar 02, 2022
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Dr. Vinod is an excellent physician. He is very patient and thorough, and has helped me a great deal. I would recommend him to anyone that is in need of mental health treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Robert Miles – Dec 02, 2021
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Great guy.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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NickH – Aug 26, 2021
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I have been seeing DR PATWA's for almost a ye and am very pleased with his concern, compassion and bedside manner. He has already helped me in many ways and I now have a better quality of life! I look forward to continuing to be his 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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Aug 25, 2021
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Dr. Patwa was both professional and compassionate. He was also very competent and stabilized my medicines in a very short period of time. He’s supporting staff was equally competent and compassionate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sarah k – May 21, 2020
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About Me

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Dr. Vinod Patwa, MD is a psychiatrist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Patwa has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders and Personality Disorders. He graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA...read more
  • Psychiatry

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  • Ranchi University / Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Eisenhower Health39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Practice

Holzer Hospital Foundation100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631
2

Practice

Hi-Desert Medical Center6601 White Feather Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252
3

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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