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Dr. Shubha Kerkar, MD

Dr. Shubha Kerkar, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Shubha Kerkar, MD is an infectious disease internist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from BHOPAL UNIVERSITY / GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

1695 N Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(760) 323-2118

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kerkar specializes in the area of Infectious Disease. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kerkar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kerkar

2.8

37 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
43%
43%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
51%
51%

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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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Apr 27, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Chad – Oct 25, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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A fortunate patient. – Jul 30, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Fan of Dr. Kerkar – Sep 14, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
R. Clements – Sep 14, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mike Lipsi** – Aug 06, 2020
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
cathedral city, ca – Jul 21, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
South El Monte, CA – May 27, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rt57413 in Palm Springs, CA – Aug 20, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palm Desert – Mar 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shubha Kerkar, MD is an infectious disease internist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from BHOPAL UNIVERSITY / GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • Hahnemann University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Temple University Hospital Episcopal Campus

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Temple University Hospital-episcopal Campus

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Bhopal University / Gandhi Medical College

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Locations

Practice

Desert Aids Project1695 N Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
1

Practice

Bucher Hematology/Oncology Inc.1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E218 Palm Springs, CA 92262
2

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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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