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Dr. Catherine Brignoni, MD
Neurology*
20+ years of experience
Dr. Catherine Brignoni, MD is a neurologist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2000. She is affiliated with medical facilities Grand Strand Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
2.5 Star Rating
Based on 71 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (71 reviews)
Practice
72670 Fred Waring Dr Ste 202 Palm Desert, CA 92260Hospital Highlight
Dr. Brignoni is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center Myrtle Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.
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Dr. Brignoni's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brignoni
2.5
71 ratings, 16 with a written review
| 5 star | 35% | 35% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 star | 59% | 59% |
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Misdiagnosed and mistreated
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 10, 2025
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BEWARE
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2024
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Amazing Doctor
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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Great Doc! – Jun 08, 2023
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Wonderful!!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 08, 2023
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I was told about Dr Brignoni and scheduled a appt for my mom who has Altzheimers. I understand there is no cure however this Dr made us feel so much better knowing we have her in our life. She was the most knowledgable, kind, considerate and professional Dr we have come across.
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
3 others found this helpful
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k. Tencer – Oct 04, 2019
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Best Dr ever, but I am in the same boat as other patients, she up and left me at riverside medical clinic. Now I am fighting to keep my diagnosis of MS, because I have a Neuro dr that has no clue about treating MS. so i am kinda at Sqaure one, really need her to write a letter to an MS specialist i am bring referred to at Loma Linda, because this lack wagon cannot do is job.....help me find her
Jenn keefer
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
4 others found this helpful
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jenn in eastvale , CA – Feb 16, 2019
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Dr Brignoni the best Dr. in the world. My husband has M.S. and she healed him. No drugs. She has options other Dr don’t have access teo. My husband has been like a new man fo r years. His identical twin lives out of town also has M.S. and can’t get the treatment Brignoni offers and he’s got challenges from M.S. my husband does not have
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
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Rons wife in Corona, CA – Jan 15, 2019
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I think Dr. Brignone is great but she has vanished. does anyone know where she has gone since leaving Riverside Med. clinic? I don't want any other doctor. She has really helped me. Kind and caring and LISTENS when you talk to her. please advise... charleschatham@att.net
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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charles in riverside, CA – Dec 11, 2018
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I had an anxiety condition that was ruining my life and no medical provider could even diagnose it, let alone treat it. Dr. Brignoni diagnosed it on the first visit and within a few months, I was back to normal. I feel like she saved my life. I am beyond grateful to her.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Rick Passon in Indian Wells, CA – Dec 06, 2018
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Dr. Brignoni is a true professional and by this I mean she gave me some pretty bad news but completely explained all that will and maybe involved. Since then she has been there for me every step of the way, spending as much time I needed and I've never felt rushed. Although it was bad news I'm glad she's the one that delivered it because her professionalism, compassionate listening and responding to everything I said. This is a Dr. that I would recommend to anyone.
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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M Stevens in Palm Desert, CA – Mar 10, 2017
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Dr. Brignoni is just awesome. She is passionate about helping people. She took her time explaining my disease, what to expect, treatment options, and side effects. I feel she is truly passionate and loves what she does. She cares for her patients and wants to help them maintain the best quality of life possible.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Honey B in Riverside, CA – Nov 22, 2016
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I am doing my extern with Dr Brignoni and I can tell you that I hear how great she is with her patients, she is a professional, kind and cares deeply about all her patients.
We try to accommodate every one the best we can.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jackie J in Palm Desert, CA – Jun 27, 2016
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Dr. Brignoni is a caring and compassionate doctor who listens to the patients needs and provides the proper care you need.
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
6 others found this helpful
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VR in Thousand Palms, CA – Jun 21, 2016
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GEM! She's caring, loving, thorough, extremely knowledgeable & puts you first. She gives 100% of time to her patients & reason for long waits at times. She asks about my family & remembers their names! She is 100% dedicated to making her patients better! She has a family & is a great mom balancing her family and career. She makes patients feel like family! In her waiting room alone-feels like a party as everyone exchanges hugs & kisses with her! I've NEVER seen anything like it! She's amazing!!!
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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Atlanta, GA – Jun 14, 2016
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My initial impression of Dr. Brignoni was so positive. She listened, took me seriously, and answered questions well at our first appointment. Unfortunately, that level of attention did not continue. Over the next six months I came back for many rounds of tests and followup. Her office staff lost two of my scheduled appointments altogether, so I showed up and found no one there; they changed the time on me without asking on two other occasions. Promised phone calls and followup never happened.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Palm Desert, CA – Apr 14, 2016
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stay away from this office.
they do not address your issues and the staff is so untrained. They have no clue what they are talking about.
As for Dr. Brignoni she is making a fortune doing nothing more than running a
Botox clinic. This she does once a month. why does she has people lined up and waiting for hours for a treatment that doesn't need to be scheduled like this? Why? Because she only works maybe 3 days a week. she brags about being a great mom of 4. stay home
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
14 others found this helpful
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KATHY in Palm Desert, CA – Dec 31, 2015
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How was your experience with Dr. Brignoni?Overall Patient Satisfaction
71responses
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Brignoni to family and friends is 2.4788733 out of 5
About Me
biography
Dr. Catherine Brignoni, MD is a neurologist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2000. She is affiliated with medical facilities Grand Strand...read moreNeurology
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University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Catherine Brignoni MD72670 Fred Waring Dr Ste 202 Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 48
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
75%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
65%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well10% lower than the national average
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