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Dr. David Alderman, MD

Dr. David Alderman, MD

Nephrology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Alderman, MD is a nephrologist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste W303 Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Dr. Alderman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alderman

2.8
9 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
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The worst provider I have ever seen in my life - obnoxious and uncaring
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Jul 27, 2024
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Best Dr Ever
I would have to say after having this doctor for many years and when I say many years, it was 10 or more years he’s by far the best doctor that I’ve ever had. He is amazing and truly pays attention to your needs. He saved my life and every day I’m grateful for it. Thank you Dr. Alderman for all you do.
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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Jessica Jordan – Apr 23, 2024
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B Buelow
Dr, Alderman is smart and analytical. Office is chaotic, and staff appear very stressed out. Appointments are canceled with no notice or follow up. While I trust Dr Alderman’s abilities, his office is too poorly managed to recommend it.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2023
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Treats patients like cattle
Overseeing my partner during dialysis, both him and dr. Stone couldn't have been less helpful and less engaged with what was acute kidney injury and not chronic kidney disease. Had we followed their guidelines which was the same cookie cutter regime for anyone that stepped foot in DaVita Dialysis my partner would be dead. Literally, the number of patients they supposedly "see" is beyond anyone's ability to cover oh, and all you have to do is ask the nurses at DaVita exactly how much the two nephrologist who are subcontracting are actually engaged with patients. It took engaging another local specialist and faxing over discontinuation of care for the two to suddenly come to the Epiphany that dialysis was actually no longer necessary, after we had been trying to engage both doctors for months and a nurse who was leaving DaVita during our experience there, strongly suggested an alternative asap. They never even read his full case prior to treatment. Should be Criminal
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Michael K White – Mar 22, 2022
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Dr Alderman took exceptional care of me, before dialysis, during dialysis and after transplant. He does talk fast, but I never felt like he didn't listen to me. He, for certain, went the extra mile to help me. Very smart guy. A great advocate for his patients.
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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WB in CA – Sep 14, 2018
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THIS DOCTOR IS REALLY NOT THE GUY YOU WANT TO BE OVER YOUR CARE...I SAY THIS BECAUSE HE DOESNT LISTEN...HE JUST TALKS...NEVER MAKES MUCH SENSE AND MOST OF ALL HIS HEART ISNT THERE ...SEEMS LIKE HE SHOWS UP FOR A CHECK AND GOES ON HIS MERRY WAY...NEVER CLEAN LOOKING WHICH IS NOT SANITARY...AND SEEMS TO NOT BE THERE FOR THE CARE OF PEOPLE...DIALYSIS IS SERIOUS AND WHY WONT THEY LET DIALYSIS PATIENTS COME TO THIER FANSY OFFICES...NO WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MAKE APPTS IN OFFICE. THEY SEE US IN D.CHAIR
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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las vegas – Jul 15, 2016
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Dr. David Alderman, MD is a nephrologist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Desert Nephrology1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste W303 Palm Springs, CA 92262
1

Practice

Banning Dialysis6090 W Ramsey St Banning, CA 92220
2
Office69730 Highway 111 Ste 117 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
3
HI Desert Dialysis56845 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284
4

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

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    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

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  • 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

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  • Hi-Desert Medical Center

    6601 White Feather Rd
    Joshua Tree, CA 92252

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

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    16% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    16% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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