About
Dr. Rupi Mann earned her medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, one of the country's top-ranked medical schools. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York, affiliated with New York Medical College and Weill Cornell University Medical College. Her Geriatrics fellowship took place at the University of California San Diego, after which she moved to Palm Desert and launched her practice in 1999. She holds board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care and maintains hospital privileges at Eisenhower Medical Center and other major desert hospitals.
Dr. Mann is passionate about hospice and palliative care, and she brings that commitment into patients' homes through Valley Visiting Physicians. Her clinical interests span dementia assessment, memory care, metabolic health, hormone treatment, chronic pain, sleep apnea, and women's and men's wellness. She performs in-home procedures including wound care, ear lavage, cryotherapy for skin lesions, joint injections, and vaccinations. Dr. Mann also travels internationally on medical volunteer missions to underserved communities. At home in Palm Desert, she lives with her two daughters and her dog Lilly. She enjoys meditation, hiking, pilates, cooking, gardening, and travel.
Education & Training
Medical School
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Residency
Internal Medicine residency, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York (affiliated with New York Medical College and Weill Cornell University Medical College)
Fellowship
Geriatrics fellowship, University of California San Diego (UCSD)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mann right for?
Dr. Mann is the right fit for older adults who find office visits difficult or impractical. Homebound patients, whether temporarily or permanently, benefit from her house call model and rapid scheduling. Patients managing dementia, chronic conditions, or complex medication regimens get focused, in-home attention. Those needing palliative or hospice support also find her board certification in that specialty particularly relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mann specializes in geriatric and internal medicine, with a focus on conditions common among older adults. She treats dementia, diabetes, hypertension, chronic heart conditions, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, chronic pain, sleep apnea, neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders, among others. She also manages women's and men's wellness needs, including menopausal and prostate disorders.
Yes, Dr. Mann holds board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care. She also specializes in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. She maintains hospital privileges at Eisenhower Medical Center and other major hospitals in the desert region.
Dr. Mann earned her medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York, affiliated with New York Medical College and Weill Cornell University Medical College. She then completed her Geriatrics fellowship at the University of California San Diego before founding her practice in 1999.
Dr. Mann performs a wide range of procedures during home visits. These include wound care, ear lavage, cryotherapy for skin lesions, joint injections, and vaccinations. She also conducts diagnostic testing at home, including blood work, urinalysis, EKGs, echocardiograms, X-rays, and ultrasounds.
Yes, Dr. Mann can serve as a patient's primary care physician or work alongside existing providers. Either arrangement works, and no referral is required to schedule a visit.
Dr. Mann brings expertise in dementia assessment and management to every relevant home visit. She evaluates cognitive function, creates care plans, and coordinates with families and other providers. Her background in geriatric medicine and palliative care informs her approach to progressive memory conditions.
Yes, hospice and palliative care is a central part of Dr. Mann's practice. She holds board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care and brings that expertise directly into patients' homes. She also coordinates with visiting hospice specialists as needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026