- Primary CareSince 2001, we have been the first choice for primary care medicine in the desert. Dr. Palmer and the DFMC Care Team put patient care as their number one priority. You matter and we care.
- Family PracticeHe is a fifth generation Southern Californian committed to delivering excellence in family medicine to his community. His commitment to the future of the medical community in this desert is evidenced by his role as a Clinical Assistant Professor for Loma Linda University School of Medicine since 2006. Dr. Palmer’s objectiveness and passion for quality patient care has led him to serve on various committees at Desert Regional Medical Center which have included: Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine for twelve-years; Chairman of the Patient Safety; Chairman of Allied Health Committee; Member of Peer Review Committee; Member of Graduate Education Committee. His expertise has also had him serve as a Member of the Quality Assurance Committee for Desert Oasis Healthcare.
- Emergency CareThis is a not a dental or post-surgical clinic. We neither perform dental work nor remove elective surgical sutures such as plastic surgery or anything cosmetic. Only sutures placed by our own providers and the Emergency Room.
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- General SurgeryDr. Erik G. Palmer is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician. He completed two residencies one in family medicine and the other in general surgery. Since 2001, he has served as the medical director of Desert Family Medical Center located in both Palm Springs and Cathedral City. His extensive experience with treating highly complex patients with multi-level and multiple co-morbidities has allowed him to be an extremely capable mentor to future physicians and allied health professionals. Dr. Palmer’s belief is that each patient must be diagnosed accurately in order to move forward with an effective treatment plan.
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- Bariatric SurgeryOn the clinical side, Dr. Yang is a psychotherapist who serves pre-and post-surgical Bariatric Surgery candidates, and Potential Gestational Carriers (PGC) and Potential Ovum Donors (POD). Her passion to assist people desiring to make major medical and psychological changes in their lives; and those wanting to assist others with achieving parenthood allows her to witness the abilities of humans when challenged and supported with emotional, psychological and positive psycho-educational skills. Dr. Yang’s services are available only through specialist physician referrals and her office location is not part of the Palm Springs or Cathedral City offices of DFMC. Location is given when patients are accepted and referrals are cleared.