
Kenneth A. Lichtenstein, MD
Eisenhower Medical Associates
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: (760) 773-1221
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Kenneth Lichtenstein, MD, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases and focuses his practice in research. After receiving his medical degree at the University of Colorado, Dr. Lichtenstein went on to complete a residency program in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of Colorado Affiliated Hospitals.
As a boy, Dr. Lichtenstein always respected life and living things and was planning on a career as a veterinarian. However, while in high school he witnessed a fatal motorcycle accident and felt completely helpless in his inability to provide aid as he waited for the emergency service professionals to arrive. It was then that Dr. Lichtenstein resolved to go to medical school.
“During my medical training, I was influenced by my mentors who were skilled in diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases – which guided me toward this specialty,” states Dr. Lichtenstein. “Once I started my medical practice, I assumed I would go to a third world country where infectious diseases were so prevalent in order to make a real difference. Then the AIDS epidemic broke out in the U.S. and I stayed to care for the many individuals who became afflicted with this disease.”
Dr.Lichtenstein has spent most of his 32+ years in practice caring for HIV/AIDS patients.
“Initially, HIV/AIDS was a death sentence and I had to learn to help my patients die with dignity. However, the advances in medicine over the years have been dramatic and HIV is now a chronic condition that can be successfully managed,” Dr. Lichtenstein states.
Dr. Lichtenstein sees his relationship with patients as a respectful partnership. “I am not autocratic or paternalistic; rather I see my role as an educator – providing information and options to my patients. They choose one of the options – I will only intervene if I believe a patient is making a decision that could cause them harm,” explains Dr. Lichtenstein. “Another important attitude in how I practice medicine is that I see everyone – from nurses, administrative personnel to janitors – as an equal part of the health care team, all deserving respect.”
Dr. Lichtenstein is a committed environmentalist and believes in “green” living. He drives an electric vehicle, lives in a solar-powered house and (weather permitting) he walks to work.
Professional Details
Specialties: Infectious Disease*, HIV Medicine
Languages: English
Yrs in Practice: 42
Yrs on Staff: 5
Professional Education
Medical School: University of Colorado Health Science Center
Internship: University of Colorado Hlth Sciences
Residency: University of Colorado Hlth Sciences
Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine GME
*Board Certified Specialty