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Dr. Richard Torban, MD

Dr. Richard Torban, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Torban, MD is a psychiatrist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

44530 San Pablo Ave Ste 201 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(760) 341-8878

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Torban specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Torban's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Torban

4.1

44 ratings, 28 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
18%
18%

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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 14, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 12, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Brea – Dec 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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John Boenzi – Dec 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Bree – Feb 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2020
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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
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Dec 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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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
Palm Desert, CA – Feb 08, 2019
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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
Indio, CA – Jan 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Suddenly Poor in Palm Desert – Jan 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
molliebiggers@gmail.com in La Quinta, CA – Jan 19, 2019
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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
Patricia in Rancho Mirage, CA – Jan 11, 2019
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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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Teresa B. in Indio , CA – Jan 08, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Paul – Dec 30, 2018
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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
palm springs, CA – Dec 28, 2018
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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
Ginger – Dec 17, 2018
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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
La Quinta, CA – Dec 14, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Torban, MD is a psychiatrist in Palm Desert, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988

  • University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Unavail44530 San Pablo Ave Ste 201 Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Practice

Office73255 El Paseo Ste 11 Palm Desert, CA 92260
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