Delmar R. Aitken M.D., F.A.C.S

"I specialize in providing leading-edge surgical solutions with unhurried, compassionate care. I will always take the time to answer any questions and also help educate you along the way. You can feel confident in my ability and comfortable that my treatment approach is the best one for you."

My office offers patient-friendly appointments, including same-day appointments whenever possible. Most evaluations and treatments are covered by insurance and we’ll file the paperwork for you. When you come in for your appointment you can expect to be seen promptly. And should you ever need it, we offer 24-hour care for emergencies.

With conveniences this good, it’s no wonder that this office is Coachella Valley’s preferred choice for quality surgical care.

My staff invites you to call for your appointment today. After a careful diagnosis, if it turns out that surgery is your best option, my nurse and I will help educate you on ways to minimize complications after your procedure.

I always look for non-surgical solutions first. Plus, I will encourage participation in your healthcare decision-making process. My philosophy is that sometimes, the best surgery is no operation at all.

Authority in the treatment of cancer. I am a pioneer in the development of the NeoProbe, which is widely used in the detection of cancer.

A good bedside manner is extremely important, especially when your physician is helping you make the difficult kinds of decisions that come with cancer. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that Dr. Aitken is always by your side, keeping up-to-date on cancer management, as well as current cancer research. They will help you decide on the best options for your particular cancer situation.

Specializing in tension-free hernia repair.

The Kugel hernia repairs are among the safest methods of repairing all types of groin hernias. The benefits of tension-free hernia repair is compared to other hernia repair procedures include:

• Local anesthesia injected at the time of the hernia repair allows for less postoperative pain.

• Less pain – Because these repairs are tension-free, the patient has the possibility of a less painful recovery.

• Faster recovery – Not only are patients released to everyday activities immediately after surgery, many patients require less pain medication than is used after other hernia repairs.

• Higher quality and lower chance of recurrence – Because of the tension-free repair, there is less chance of recurrence.