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Dr. Ruth Vanderplas, MD

Dr. Ruth Vanderplas, MD

Dermatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ruth Vanderplas, MD is a dermatologist in La Quinta, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2002. She is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 250 La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-7993

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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. Vanderplas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vanderplas

4.5
8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
88%
88%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
0%
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1 star
13%
13%

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Best dermatologist my husband and I have ever seen. Ruth in 9ur opinion saved my husbands life. I’d recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2024
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The best Dermatologist
Dr Ruth VanderPlas is caring, professional and followup is always spot on!
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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Barbara – Dec 22, 2023
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Excellent dermatologist
Very thorough and professional. I recommend Dr Vanderplas.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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L. Jones – Jan 07, 2023
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Dr. VANDERPLAS is a wonderful, caring, very thorough physician. We have been patients for over 9 years and she has always been there for both my husband and me. She treats not just our skin, but the whole patient We feel so fortunate to have her as our physician.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Gail Bayard in Palm Desert, CA – Aug 28, 2018
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Dr Ruth Vanderplas was my dermatologist. Since I had a history of melanoma with a complete lymph direction, she advised me to have two more removed. Her office told me that if I waited until the new year, they would be approved to be a preferred provider with my insurance and my copayment would only be $65 per visit. I followed their advice. The pathology reports both came back as incomplete because not enough tissue was removed. They were removed on two separate occasions. To make matters w
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Patient in La Quinta, CA – Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ruth Vanderplas, MD is a dermatologist in La Quinta, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2002. She is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center.

  • Dermatology

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  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
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Locations

Practice

Desert Dermaesthetics Inc.47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 250 La Quinta, CA 92253
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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

    View all patient feedback
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