Practice at a Leading Nonprofit Hospital with Vision, Volume, and Innovation
Eisenhower Medical Center (EMC), located in Rancho Mirage, California, is the flagship facility of Eisenhower Health and the premier regional referral center for the Coachella Valley. As a not-for-profit institution serving a growing and diverse community, EMC delivers world-class care across a broad range of service lines—while offering a practice environment engineered for physician success.
For general surgeons, EMC provides the resources, case volume, and strategic direction that make it an ideal home to build a robust, fulfilling career.
Facility at a Glance
Founded in 1971 and anchored by philanthropic vision
Located at 39000 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, CA
463-bed acute care hospital with over $1.2B in net patient revenue
Flagship of Eisenhower Health, a leading nonprofit health system
Epic EMR system fully integrated across all care sites
Clinical Quality and Financial Performance
HCAHPS Rating: 4 stars
CMS Overall Hospital Rating: 4 stars
Operating Margin: 9.1%
Readmission Index: 0.92 (better than national average)
Mortality Index: 0.85 (better than national average)
Technology and Innovation
In 2024, EMC completed a full robotic fleet upgrade, making it one of the most advanced surgical platforms on the West Coast:
6 da Vinci V5 systems + 1 single-port SP robot
Dedicated robotic RN manager and general surgery tech team
EMC serves a broad population, drawing from across the Coachella Valley with a diverse, stable payor mix:
Medicare: 46.4%
Medicare Advantage: 24.2%
Commercial Insurance: 18.2%
Medicaid: 6.5%
Self-pay/Other: 4.7%
Top referral areas include Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Indio, La Quinta, and Palm Springs.
Affiliations and Network Strength
UC San Diego Health affiliation for academic and specialty access
Mayo Clinic Care Network (previous affiliation)
Connections with Desert Regional Medical Center and other care sites
Participation in ACOs, CINs, and HIEs to support coordinated care
A Surgical Environment Engineered for Success
Dedicated general surgery team including experienced RNs, techs, and NPs
Streamlined onboarding with robotic preference card assistance
Block time access via the Juventus scheduling marketplace
Efficient turnover times: 35 mins inpatient / 20 mins outpatient
Multidisciplinary support with strong ancillary staffing
Eisenhower Medical Center delivers the best of both worlds: the high-tech sophistication and volume of a major urban hospital, paired with the lifestyle perks and collegiality of a desert destination. For a general surgeon seeking to thrive clinically, EMC offers unmatched support, infrastructure, and opportunity.