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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • Desert Orthopedic Center 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • (760) 568-2684

Brief Intro

Dr. John G. DeSantis, D. O., is a board certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and total knee reconstruction. A native of Michigan, Dr. DeSantis moved to Southern California to join Desert Orthopedic Center in 2008. Prior to moving to Rancho Mirage, Dr. DeSantis practiced in Michigan where he had established the Knee and Orthopedic Center in 1988 after completion of his fellowship in Florida. Dr. DeSantis has successfully performed thousands of hip and knee surgeries including arthroscopic knee surgery, total hip replacement and hip resurfacing, total knee and partial knee replacement, revision hip and revision knee replacement, bilateral knee replacement and combined hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. DeSantis performs hip surgeries through the anterior or anterolateral approach. The biggest advantage for his patients is that this allows immediate freedom in their hip range of motion and early return to their desired activities. He prefers this approach as patients are not required to follow traditional hip precautions which limit hip flexion and range of motion postoperatively. Dr. DeSantis graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an orthopedic residency at Detroit Osteopathic/Bi County Community Hospital in Michigan. He is a Diplomat of the National Board of Examiners and has served as an oral examiner for the AOA Orthopedic Certification Examination. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center
  • 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Osteoporosis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sciatica
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Procedures Performed

  • Acupuncture
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Physical Therapy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Brand New Day
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Liberty Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Aetna
  • CDPHP
  • SCAN Health Plan
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