The 20 Best COVID-19 Doctors Near Me in Palm Desert, CA

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The 20 Best COVID-19 Doctors near Palm Desert, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in COVID-19 near Palm Desert, CA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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83 providers found
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Advanced in COVID-19

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Khanna is a Cardiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Khanna has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Dabu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Dabu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Vanam is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Vanam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Artery Agenesis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Mojarad is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Mojarad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Metastases, Bullae, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Intensive Care Medicine

    United Medical Group Inc.

    41750 Rancho Las Palmas Dr Ste M3, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahriyar Tavakoli is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Cardiology
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Cardiology

    Office

    47647 Caleo Bay Dr, 
    La Quinta,, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Verma is a Cardiologist in La Quinta,, California. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Apoplexy, and Arterial Embolism.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste B203, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Grant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Tracheitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste B203, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirley Uy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Uy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Shingles, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste 1100, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arbatel De La Cuesta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. De La Cuesta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Distinguished in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    4791 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste 200, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Lichtenstein is an Infectious Disease provider in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Lichtenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Desert Medical Group Inc

    72605 Highway 111, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jitka Civrna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Civrna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Tietz Syndrome, and Costochondritis.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Carol Renke MD

    44139 Monterey Ave Ste A102, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Renke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Renke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Office

    44489 Town Center Way Ste D444, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Garrido is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Garrido is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste B203, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Zahaluk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Zahaluk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Pustules, Tracheitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Physician Assistant

    Eisenhower Urgent Care

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste B203, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Lancaster is a primary care provider, practicing in Physician Assistant in Rancho Mirage, California. Mr. Lancaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are E Coli Enteritis, Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste B203, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krista Burris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Burris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Migraine, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 203, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Hegenbarth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Hegenbarth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Shingles.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Office

    74900 US Highway 111 Ste 200, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Scherger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Scherger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    74900 US Highway 111 Ste 200, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Curnock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Curnock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, Coronary Artery Spasm, Lung Metastases, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Experienced in COVID-19

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maritza De La Pena is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. De La Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Vulvodynia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of COVID-19?

    Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that causes fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, but many other symptoms can occur. COVID-19 is caused by a highly infectious virus. Most people get mild to moderate illness. Older adults and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for severe illness and death. More than one million people in the United States have died from COVID-19.

    When should I see a COVID-19 doctor near Palm Desert, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a COVID-19 doctor near Palm Desert, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank COVID-19 doctors near Palm Desert, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by COVID-19 doctors near Palm Desert, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a COVID-19 doctor near Palm Desert, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the COVID-19 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different COVID-19 doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a COVID-19 doctor near Palm Desert, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my COVID-19 doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my COVID-19 doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female COVID-19 doctors near Palm Desert, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the COVID-19 doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a COVID-19 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the COVID-19 doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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