Our dedicated staff offers a nurturing environment where women can feel safe and comfortable. Dr. Lilia M. Pacini, F.A.C.O.G. is a board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist and is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She is originally from Barranquilla, Colombia. She completed her residency at University of Texas in Houston in 2004, and then relocated to Palm Springs.
She is passionate about both Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Pacini offers minimally invasive surgery, including procedures with the da Vinci Robot. Dr. Pacini loves the desert area and as one of the practice owners, she is committed to staying in the area. She is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish.
She is passionate about both Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Pacini offers minimally invasive surgery, including procedures with the da Vinci Robot. Dr. Pacini loves the desert area and as one of the practice owners, she is committed to staying in the area. She is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish.
Services
We are proud to offer the MonaLisa Touch laser. This procedure restores vaginal health quickly and painlessly with a minimally invasive laser treatment. It is recommended that the patient receive three sessions spaced at six week intervals, with treatment taking less than 30 minutes. Some women even report noticeable changes after just one session with the MonaLisa Touch.
Teal Michaelis, BS, RDMS is one of our ultrasonographers who has been with our practice since 2004. She graduated from Seattle University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She performed her clinical internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both teaching affiliates of Harvard Medical School.
If you are transferring care from another practice, please request that a copy of your medical records be faxed to our centralized fax number at 760-327-7905. Our centralized scheduling department makes it easy to schedule an appointment at any of our offices. Please call us at 760-327-7900 or 760-564-7900 and choose option 2 to speak with one of our schedulers.
Advanced Women's Healthcare accepts most insurance plans, although we may not be "in-network" on all plans. We ask that you make sure Advanced Women's Healthcare is a participating healthcare provider (in-network) for your insurance plan. Insurance companies are increasingly selling plans that have a narrow network of providers and will not provide benefits if you go "out of network."
Raena Stephenson, Office Administrator - Originally from northern California, Raena relocated to the desert in 1997. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development from California State University, San Bernardino.
Raena was a part-time faculty member with the CSUSB Psychology department at both the main campus and Palm Desert campus until she joined Advanced Women's Healthcare in 2012.She is the head of Human Resources, IT, and Provider Credentialing for all AWHC office locations. When not in one of our offices or teaching, Raena can be found spending time with her daughter, at the gym, or walking her pug, Hamilton.
Raena was a part-time faculty member with the CSUSB Psychology department at both the main campus and Palm Desert campus until she joined Advanced Women's Healthcare in 2012.She is the head of Human Resources, IT, and Provider Credentialing for all AWHC office locations. When not in one of our offices or teaching, Raena can be found spending time with her daughter, at the gym, or walking her pug, Hamilton.
Reviews (10)
Mah Wsm
Nov 28, 2021
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Olivia Prescott
Nov 07, 2021
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A new Patient Portal was implemented that can email you reminders at 4am but that you cannot reply to. You are also required to sign up for this patient portal (mind you this is on top of others such as MyChart) but you cannot send a message to them through it. Patient appts require a 48 hour cancellation but their hours or method of communication have not changed to improve their accessibility and you cannot leave a message after hours. Their answering service only takes emergency calls. For a woman that is a working professional - I find this very frustrating that I cannot maintain preventative
Ryan G.
Jul 05, 2021
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We had our 3rd child with this office and we are now using them for our 4th. All the staff are friendly and their providers are professional and thorough. We liked when it was only women doctors, BUT we met with one of the new male doctors 2 weeks ago. He was incredible. Great bedside manner. Personable. Super smart. My wife and I felt very comfortable with him. Dr. Fergon does a great job of running this place.
Dyina Z.
Feb 28, 2021
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Try to avoid if possible the insurance force me to come here and I wish I could gone somewhere else only seen the the dr twice once my whole pregnancy and one for delivery (the dr I got was ok)the midwife where not help ful at all ! If you had a concern they try to brush it off and think everything is normal
Kv La
Jan 24, 2021
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WORST OB!!!! STAFF IS UNPROFESSIONAL!! I had made an appt and told receptionist through the phone that i was a transfer and she said it was fine and scheduled my appt. i waited 2 weeks for my appt and when the day comes i waited in the lobby for 30mins after i did all the paper work and for them to tell me "we dont get transfers" RIFICULOUS!!! I missed hours of work For this!! I told them i had asked if they get transfers and they said yes!! Made me waste my time!!! Front staff needs to get trained!!!
Stacey
Dec 26, 2020
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My first pregnancy experience was here . Didn’t know what to expect but now having gone through two other similar providers I’d say my overall experience was really good . The initial setup , explanation on the process and all my appointments went very well. All the OBs were nice and helpful . Bedside manner was good . The ultrasound tech was very good ! Just got my anatomy scan done somewhere else and what a difference. The ultrasound tech at advance women in la Quinta was very good at explaining every little thing. Told me which ovary was the culprit for getting me pregnant. She even caught
VeRo
Aug 26, 2020
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The staff has always been great and they have always helped in any way. MaryJo is EXCELLENT when it comes to handling paperwork and sending out disability papers. In all honesty I've never had an issue with anything. I've gone to them with my last two pregnancies and they have been nothing but great in helping me with my pregnancies or any issues I have had.
Daniel Manriquez
Sep 20, 2019
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My fiance and I are expecting our first child. We came here and from the very first appoint there has been nothing but problems with the insurance they take. Every time we got it resolved something new would always come up. The front staff always seem to be in a bad mood and are not very helpful. After a while we decided to try a new facility for our baby. That meant having to transfer my fiances medical records. A couple days away from her appointment the new facility we are attending called and informed us that the medical records were not transferred. She is a 7 months and cannot be seen at
Michelle Galvan
Jan 20, 2018
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I’m going on my second pregnancy with AWHC. I could share my own personal experiences here, as I have had great and awful care, but I will keep it generic. There is no standard of quality. Some staff is great and exceeds expectation- while other staff members are unprofessional, lack tact, and are just plain rude. The owner has called to apologize to me twice, but nothing ever changes. It’s a big office and they do not pretend to care about you. You are a number to them. The phone nurse is extremely rude and does not return calls when you have a concern. I will probably be changing my entire
Diana Alvarez
Nov 10, 2017
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I have honestly never had a negative experience at this office. Yes the office is busy but I feel as though they do their best to accommodate all needs. I think they are friendly, courteous, and do their jobs. The staff and doctors have all been able to answer my questions or concerns in a professional manner. I think that everybody's experience is different but their customer service towards myself and my pregnancy have been very positive.
