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Dr. Mark Bouffard IV, MD

Pain Management*
3.2 (64)
Map Pin Small Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Mark Bouffard IV, MD

Dr. Mark Bouffard IV, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Palm Desert, CA. They specialize in Pain Management, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from University of The East and is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center and John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bouffard IV, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine/The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Patients rated Dr. Bouffard IV an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Bouffard IV works at Pain and Spine Center of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bouffard IV's Office Locations

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    Pain and Spine Center of the Desert
    72650 Fred Waring Dr Ste 214, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 776-7999

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  • Eisenhower Medical Center
  • John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    Specialties*
    • Pain Management

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    • 26 years of experience
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    • 1528168622
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California Davis Medical Center
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    • Baylor College of Medicine/The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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    • Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center
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    • University of The East
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    • Indiana University
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    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
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    Dr. Bouffard IV works at Pain and Spine Center of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA. View the full address on Dr. Bouffard IV’s profile.

    64 patients have reviewed Dr. Bouffard IV. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bouffard IV.

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