James M. Adams, MD, AAHIVS

Specialties:

Family Medicine and HIV Medicine
  • Patient Portal Provider

Call 760-808-8408

Accepts new patients 18 and over.

About the Provider

After graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Dr. Adams completed his internship at Santa Monica-UCLA Family Medicine Residency Program and residency at USC-California Hospital Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. He went on to complete a fellowship in HIV Medicine at the UCSD Owen Clinic.

With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Adams believes in forming strong relationships with his patients based on trust, empathy, and shared decision-making. Dr. Adams is dedicated to providing personalized care that considers each patient’s unique story and healthcare needs. He is passionate about improving the health and well-being of his patients and helping them achieve their goals.

In his leisure time, Dr. Adams enjoys playing a variety of sports including tennis, softball, biking, running, skiing, and snowboarding. He follows several favorite professional sports teams including the LA Lakers, NY Yankees, LA Dodgers, and Dallas Cowboys, as well as the UNC Tarheels.

Beyond sports, Dr. Adams enjoys reading, watching movies, and attending cultural events. As a former DJ, he has a passion for all kinds of music. He and his life partner, Rence, who is completing a graduate degree in architecture at Cal Poly Pomona, have found their forever home in Rancho Mirage and have enjoyed living in the desert since 2019.

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Contact Information

  • Office: 760-808-8408
  • Fax: 760-320-4662

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed

Locations

Profile

Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Service Line

Department

  • Primary Care

Experience

Year began practicing: 1999

Year began practicing in specialty: 2003

Education

1999
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

2003
USC- California Hospital Medical Center Family Practice Residency, Family Practice

Fellowship

2004
University of California San Diego Owen Clinic, HIV Studies

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

American Academy of HIV Medicine