


Dr. Patricia James, MD
Dr. Patricia James, MD is an internist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 1976. She is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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36921 Cook St Ste 102 Palm Desert, CA 92211Compare with other Internists
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5 star | 53% | 53% |
4 star | 12% | 12% |
3 star | 7% | 7% |
2 star | 2% | 2% |
1 star | 26% | 26% |
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How was your experience with Dr. James?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. James to family and friends is 3.6551723 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read moreInternal Medicine
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University Of Michigan / Medical Center
Medical School, 1976
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hospital awardsAmerica’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
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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 would recommend the hospital to friends and family10% higher than the national average
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