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Dr. Quinten Vanderwerf, MD

Dr. Quinten Vanderwerf, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Quinten Vanderwerf, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1991. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste W301 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-4566

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Vanderwerf specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • 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. Vanderwerf's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vanderwerf

3.0

27 ratings, 11 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
48%
48%

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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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Gene Parker – Feb 04, 2025
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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
Helpful
Bruce T – May 31, 2024
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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
Helpful
Bob – Nov 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jewel Shapiro – Feb 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Frank – Jan 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Georgia Anderson – May 01, 2022
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Never again! – Jul 04, 2019
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sheridan Gill in Palm Springs, CA – Jun 28, 2018
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Raynor Kolarik in Palm Desert, CA – Sep 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palm Desert, CA – Feb 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
AW in Ranch Mirage, CA – Jan 22, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Quinten Vanderwerf, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste W301 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Practice

Desert Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Inc.71687 Highway 111 Ste 101 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

    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
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