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The Coachella Valley Dentist Voted Top Dentist for 17 Years
Learn what makes this one of the leading general, implant, and cosmetic dental studios in the...
New Book Celebrates 75 Years of Desert Healthcare District
This excerpt takes us back to 1942, when a Palm Springs hotel favored among the rich...
Local Volunteers With IMAHelps Serve Those in Need Overseas
Coachella Valley nonprofit IMAHelps organizes medical mission trips to countries like Ecuador and the Dominican Republic....
Luxury Senior Living Options in the Coachella Valley
Contentment, individualized care, and companionship collide at three senior communities that cater to a gilded lifestyle....
Palm Springs Doctor Talks About Medical Insurance
Dr. Erik G. Palmer of Desert Family Medical Care gives advice on medication and insurance....
Dr. Samuel Ko Offers an Alternative to Treat Mental Illnesses
IV ketamine may help with anxiety, PTSD, and depression, the Palm Springs physician says....
Bonakdar Aesthetics Offers Nonsurgical Solutions for Ageless Results
Dr. Monica Bonakdar reveals the five Rs of rejuvenation....
Greater Palm Springs Spas Offer Treatments With Real Health Benefits
At these modern facilities, luxury services, including mineral water and medically directed facials, take a “spa...
Pain and How to Prevent It, According to a Rancho Mirage Physician
If you are suffering from chronic pain, take some advice from Dr. Lee W. Erlendson of...
Coachella Valley Patients Discuss Their Experiences With Weight-Loss Surgery
Dr. Ramy A. Awad specializes in minimally invasive advanced robotic bariatric surgery, which helps his patients...
How to Protect Your Skin From the Desert Sun
Reduce your risk of skin cancer and photoaging with these tips from an expert....
Local Doctor Shares Expertise on Derma Fillers and Thread Lifts
At Sofonio Plastic Surgery Canter in Rancho Mirage, procedures happen in a self-contained surgery center and...
Is Bariatric Surgery Safe for Me?
Local surgeon Dr. Ramy A. Awad explains how the procedure has become a first-line defense against...
West Dermatology Strives to Protect Your Skin
With offices in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, this dermatology group is on a mission to...
How to Look Younger, According to a Palm Desert Doctor
Say goodbye to aging lines! Dr. Monica Bonakdar explains how to achieve your ideal cosmetic goals....
Coachella Valley Woman Dedicates Her Life to Healing Dogs
Certified canine massage therapist Wendy Rall provides treatments in home and at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs...
Videos
Top Doctors 2019: Julia L. Martin, Family Medicine | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
4 years agoIn addition to caring for patients of all ages, Julia L. Martin gets to touch on just about every aspect of healthcare, like acute proble...
Top Doctors 2019: Iliana Popescu, MD, Oconology | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
4 years agoAs a girl growing up in Romania, Iliana Popescu realized she wanted to pursue oncology, as she watched a family member struggle to find p...
Top Doctors 2019: Bobby S. Bhasker Rao, MD, FASC | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
4 years agoSince founding Lite Life Surgery Center 15 years ago, Dr. Bobby S. Bhasker Rao has assembled a team of experts to work with patients befo...
Top Doctors 2018: Qing Tian, M.D. | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
5 years agoDr. Qing Tian serves as an otolaryngology head and neck surgeon at JFK Memorial Hospital and Desert Regional Medical Center. SUBSCRIBE t...
Top Doctors 2018: Eric Presser, M.D. | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
5 years agoAs a minimally invasive thoracic surgeon, Dr. Eric Presser tackles virtually every issue outside of the heart in the valley. SUBSCRIBE t...
Top Doctors 2018: Coty P. Ho, M.D. | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
5 years agoDr. Coty Ho's passion is research, which is why he relishes his post as medical director of the oncology research program at Desert Regio...
Top Doctors 2018: Mark C. Genesen, M.D. | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
5 years agoDr. Mark C. Genesen brings specialized gynecology care to the Coachella Valley at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage. SUBSCRIBE to Palm ...
Top Doctors 2018: Mehrdad Asgeri, M.D. | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
5 years agoThere’s a simple reason Dr. Mehrdad Asgeri went into gastroenterology. “My passion is to prevent my patients from getting cancer." S...
Top Docs 2017: Dr. Wendy Roberts | PALM SPRINGS LIFE
6 years agoUtilizing the latest technology, Dr. Wendy Roberts creates a specific treatment regimen designed for each individual patient’s needs....