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Dr. Patricia James, MD

Internal Medicine*
3.5 (51)
Map Pin Small Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Patricia James, MD

Dr. Patricia James, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Palm Desert, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. James an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. James works at Optum - Family Medicine in Palm Desert, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. James' Office Locations

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    36921 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 592-2199

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Desert Regional Medical Center
  • Eisenhower Medical Center

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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer

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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
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Dehydration
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
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Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
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Alkalosis
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Arthritis of the Neck
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
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Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
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Breast Pain
Bronchiectasis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Cellulitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
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Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
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Dyslipidemia
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Folic Acid Deficiency
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Histoplasmosis
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
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Influenza (Flu)
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Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lactose Intolerance
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Potassium Deficiency
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Radiculopathy
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Raynaud's Disease
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Stye
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Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
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    3.5
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689693517
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Patricia James, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. James is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. James has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. James works at Optum - Family Medicine in Palm Desert, CA. View the full address on Dr. James’s profile.

    Dr. James has seen patients for Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. James on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    51 patients have reviewed Dr. James. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. James.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. James, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. James appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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