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Dr. Oscar Paz-Altschul, MD

Dr. Oscar Paz-Altschul, MD

Trauma Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Oscar Paz-Altschul, MD is a trauma surgery specialist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad nacional de El Salvador in 1982. He is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

275 N El Cielo Rd Ste A101 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Telehealth available

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  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Paz-Altschul's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Paz-Altschul

3.4

19 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Miracle – Feb 20, 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
Helpful
Linda Rice – Oct 04, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Steven – Oct 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
William (Billy) Dunn – Aug 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mrs. Cobb in Orange – Feb 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan in Palm Desert, CA – Jan 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
David in Riverside, CA – Aug 06, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palm Springs, CA – Jul 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Oscar Paz-Altschul, MD is a trauma surgery specialist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad nacional de El Salvador in 1982. He is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Trauma Surgery

  • Wound & Burn Care

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • Acute Care Surgery

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

  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Ucsf-fresno

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Tampa General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Fairview Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • Universidad Nacional De El Salvador

    Medical School, 1982
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  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Office275 N El Cielo Rd Ste A101 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Desert Regional Medical Center1150 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Edgar J. Stanley MD Inc. A Medical Corp.1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E425 Palm Springs, CA 92262
3

Practice

Oscar J. Paz Altschul MD Inc380 E Paseo El Mirador Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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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