Desert Ear, Nose & Throat

Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Stuart Barton, M.D. Robert Gebhart, M.D. joined Desert ENT in 1974. In 1999, Quinten VanderWerf, M.D. joined Desert ENT. In 2007, Christopher Walz, M.D.

Our experienced specialists offer complete diagnostic and surgical care to patients of all ages in one convenient central location on the Eisenhower Medical Campus. founded Desert Ear, Nose & Throat in 1971, the valley's first medical and surgical ENT office providing complete, in-house audiological services. His special interests include medical and surgical management of sinus problems, thyroid and parathyroid tumors, children’s ENT problems, facial cancers with removal and reconstruction and treatment of hearing problems. In 1982, the doctors at Desert ENT began assisting patients with the dispensing and fitting of hearing aids at Hearing Institute of the Desert. Dr. VanderWerf completed medical school and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency training at U.C.L.A. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and has experience in the latest techniques of cosmetic facial plastic surgery including minimally invasive endoscopic face lifts. Dr. Walz graduated from USC Medical School and completed his residency training at Duke University. Dr. Walz takes a special interest in voice and swallowing disorders, nasal and sinus surgery, and in-office balloon sinuplasty. Most recently, Dr. Mark Wilson joined Desert ENT in 2015. He completed undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Michigan State University. He then obtained his Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry at Harvard University prior to returning to Michigan for his medical training. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan, and then entered General Surgery internship at the Henry Ford Hospital, completing his residency in Head and Neck Surgery there as well. He is Board Certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Allergy.

Desert ENT has moved into it’s new 15,000 square foot state of the art home at 71687 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage!
09/03/2023

Desert ENT has moved into it’s new 15,000 square foot state of the art home at 71687 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage!

Desert Ear, Nose and Throat announces the retirement of its beloved founder, Dr. Stuart Barton.  Best wishes on a well d...
03/11/2022

Desert Ear, Nose and Throat announces the retirement of its beloved founder, Dr. Stuart Barton. Best wishes on a well deserved retirement!

Desert ENT is currently offering Telehealth appointments in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our pa...
04/10/2020

Desert ENT is currently offering Telehealth appointments in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our patients and staff healthy. New and established patients are welcome, feel free to contact our office at 760-340-4566 to schedule a Telehealth appointment. Stay well.

Using saline nasal rinses can be helpful given the poor air quality this week in the Desert....
06/21/2017

Using saline nasal rinses can be helpful given the poor air quality this week in the Desert....

The triple digit heat isn't the only thing swirling in the air today. The Southern California Air Quality Management District issued a warning last week, saying the heat wave could be doing more th...

Desert Ear, Nose & Throat has been proud to be affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center since the doors opened in 1971!...
08/03/2016

Desert Ear, Nose & Throat has been proud to be affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center since the doors opened in 1971! Not only was the hospital ranked #1 in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and #21 in California, but it also is only one of only 63 hospitals across the country (out of over 4500) that had the highest performing ratings that were evaluated.

U.S. News and World Report has released its annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Medical Center ranked #1 in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and #21 in California.

02/16/2016

The Hearing Institute can determine whether you are a candidate to try a Lyric hearing aid, called the "contact lens for the ear". This hearing aid is completely invisible, requires no battery changes, and is removed and replaced by the Audiologist every several months.

Dr. Robert Gebhart has retired this month from Desert ENT.  We thank him for his extraordinary service, leadership and d...
01/24/2016

Dr. Robert Gebhart has retired this month from Desert ENT. We thank him for his extraordinary service, leadership and dedication to the Desert Community for over 41 years. Dr. Gebhart has touched thousands of patient's lives over his career. We wish him much happiness in his well deserved retirement!

It was our great pleasure to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Eisenhower Medical Center.
01/24/2016

It was our great pleasure to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Eisenhower Medical Center.

06/15/2015

Desert ENT is proud to announce that Dr. Mark Wilson has recently joined the practice! He completed undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Michigan State University. He then obtained his Master’s degree in Physical Chemistry at Harvard University prior to returning to Michigan for his medical training. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan, and then entered General Surgery internship at the Henry Ford Hospital, completing his residency in Head and Neck Surgery there as well. Dr. Wilson is Board Certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery as well as Allergy.

How to stay away from Qtips and keep your ears clean...
02/21/2015

How to stay away from Qtips and keep your ears clean...

Cleaning your ear with a cotton swab may feel good, but it's a big no-no. Here's what to do instead.

Happy Holidays from the staff at Desert ENT!
12/16/2014

Happy Holidays from the staff at Desert ENT!

Address

71687 Highway 111 Suite 101
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17603404566

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