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Dr. Davood Vafai, MD

Dr. Davood Vafai, MD

Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Davood Vafai, MD is an oncology specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vafai has extensive experience in Renal Neoplasms & Resection, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, and Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from Tehran Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

40075 Bob Hope Dr Ste A Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(760) 341-3688

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Vafai is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Vafai specializes in the areas of Medical Oncology & Oncology. • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Vafai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vafai

4.8

34 ratings, 11 with a written review
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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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T.J. Lucka – Aug 31, 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
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Scott B. – Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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jeanne – Sep 04, 2022
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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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dalton pitts – Apr 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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M. Ford – Feb 11, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bill in Palm Desert – Feb 09, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alyce – Jun 21, 2019
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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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jenel McNaughtan in Bermuda Dunes CA – Jul 21, 2017
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Lizeth in Indio, CA – Aug 19, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
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pblythe in Rancho Mirage, CA – May 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We provide a cutting edge, compassionate care for cancer patients.

  • Oncology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucsd-university Of California, San Diego--hematological Malignancies And Bone Marrow Transplantation

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Division Of Oncology University Of Southern California (usc)

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Englewood Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • Tehran Medical School

    Medical School, 1981

  • Tehran Medical School Basic Science

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Medical Oncology
American Board of Medical Specialties
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Oncology†
†Self designated 
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  • Paclitaxel 3 - Hour Infusion Given Alone and Combined with Carboplation: Preliminary Results of Dose-Escalation Trials, 08/1995

  • Comprehensive Hematology and Oncology Care, 07/2008

  • Lung Cancer Screening Protocol

  • Survival of Patients with Stage I Lung Cancer Detected on CT Screening, 10/26/2006

  • Chapter 29: Purging of Contaminating Tumor Cells; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy, 2000

  • Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC), 05/1995

  • Interpretation of Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT), 1981

  • Award Winning Fellow - American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1999

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Locations

Practice

Davood Vafai MD Inc.40075 Bob Hope Dr Ste A Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Practice

Eisenhower Health39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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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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