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  4. California (CA)
  5. Bakersfield

62 Results for General Surgery near Bakersfield, CA


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A general surgeon specializes in the surgical care of diseases, injuries and deformities affecting the abdomen, breasts, digestive tract, endocrine system, and skin. General surgeons treat many conditions affecting adults and children, including appendicitis, bowel obstruction, breast and colon cancer, gallstones, hernias, and pancreatitis.

A general surgeon typically: 

  • Evaluates the patient's medical history and determines if surgery is necessary
  • Teaches patients the surgical procedure to be performed, how to prepare for surgery, and what to expect during recovery
  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
  • Performs exploratory procedures, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy and laparoscopy
  • Performs a variety of surgeries, such as appendectomy, weight loss surgery, bowel obstruction repair, gallbladder removal, hemorrhoid repair, hernia repair, mastectomy, and thyroidectomy

General surgeons may also be known by their area of expertise, such as gastrointestinal surgeon, cancer surgeon, or trauma surgeon. General surgeons may also be referred to simply as a surgeon.

There are 62 specialists practicing General Surgery in Bakersfield, CA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 21 hospitals near Bakersfield, CA with affiliated General Surgery specialists, including Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Adventist Health Bakersfield.

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    • Dr. Sandys Tang, MD

      General Surgery
      8 ratings
      Dr. Tang
      1.1 mi
      2521 G St Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Buxton, MD

      General Surgery
      30 ratings
      Dr. Buxton
      2 mi
      3838 San Dimas St Ste 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
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    • Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD

      General Surgery
      12 ratings
      Dr. Kay
      1.1 mi
      2521 G St Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Abraham Nisim, MD

      General Surgery
      2 ratings
      Dr. Nisim
      2.9 mi
      5925 Truxtun Ave Ste A Bakersfield, CA 93309
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Vipul Dev, MD

      Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
      23 ratings
      Dr. Dev
      1.7 mi
      2901 Sillect Ave Ste 201 Bakersfield, CA 93308
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Jose Soto, MD

      General Surgery
      9 ratings
      0.7 mi
      2323 16th St Ste 304 Bakersfield, CA 93301
    • Dr. Denise Portugal, MD

      General Surgery
      3 ratings
      2 mi
      3838 San Dimas St Ste B231 Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Hormuz Irani, MD

      General Surgery
      100 ratings
      2.9 mi
      5959 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. George Moro, MD

      General Surgery
      17 ratings
      3 mi
      1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jing Zhou, MD

      General Surgery
      4 ratings
      2 mi
      3838 San Dimas St Ste B231 Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jay Seligman, DO

      General Surgery
      1 rating
      1.1 mi
      2531 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301
    • Dr. Jeffry Huffman, MD

      General Surgery
      10 ratings
      3 mi
      6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 220 Bakersfield, CA 93309
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jason Helliwell, MD

      Obstetrics & Gynecology
      186 ratings
      4.4 mi
      8501 Brimhall Rd Ste 300 Bakersfield, CA 93312
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Heather Vande Ven, DO

      Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
      3 ratings
      2.1 mi
      4850 Commerce Dr Bakersfield, CA 93309
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Andrew McCague, DO

      General Surgery
      1 rating
      3 mi
      1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306
    • Dr. Michel Michael, MD

      General Surgery
      6 ratings
      1.1 mi
      2615 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Farzin Shariatmadari, MD

      General Surgery
      5 ratings
      0.6 mi
      2020 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Cyrus Moon, MD

      General Surgery
      67 ratings
      2.9 mi
      5959 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Charles Wong, DO

      Orthopedic Hand Surgery
      87 ratings
      5.4 mi
      300 Old River Rd Ste 200 Bakersfield, CA 93311
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Zora Gill, MD

      General Surgery
      18 ratings
      1.8 mi
      3551 Q St Ste 103 Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Edward Taylor III, MD

      General Surgery
      217 ratings
      2 mi
      3838 San Dimas St Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Garcia, MD

      General Surgery
      15 ratings
      2.9 mi
      5959 Truxtun Ave Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jorge Enriquez, MD

      General Surgery
      18 ratings
      0.9 mi
      2021 22nd St Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Nirav Naik, MD

      Bariatric Surgery
      35 ratings
      4.9 mi
      4817 Centennial Plaza Way Bakersfield, CA 93312
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. C Vincent Phillips, MD

      General Surgery
      30 ratings
      2 mi
      3838 San Dimas St Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Francesca Hoehne, MD

      General Surgery
      20 ratings
      1.1 mi
      2620 CHESTER AVE Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Farhad Sigari, MD

      Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
      23 ratings
      5.8 mi
      4927 Calloway Dr Bakersfield, CA 93312
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Darshan Shah, MD

      General Surgery
      36 ratings
      2.1 mi
      4850 Commerce Dr Bakersfield, CA 93309
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jose Bosque, MD

      Orthopedic Surgery
      3 ratings
      1.2 mi
      2701 Chester Ave Ste 202 Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Roland Rodriguez, MD

      General Surgery
      12 ratings
      1.1 mi
      2521 G St Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Benjamin Chen, MD

      General Surgery
      5 ratings
      1.1 mi
      2531 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301
    • Dr. Gurmantpal Bhatti Singh, MD

      General Surgery
      Leave a review
      4.2 mi
      8307 Brimhall Rd Ste 1706 Bakersfield, CA 93312
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Ramon Snyder, MD

      General Surgery
      Leave a review
      1.8 mi
      3551 Q St Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93301
    • Dr. Jonathan Sales, MD

      General Surgery
      Leave a review
      1.1 mi
      2531 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Lorenc Malellari, MD

      Colorectal Surgery
      58 ratings
      2 mi
      3838 San Dimas St Ste B231 Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Anastasatos, MD

      Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
      39 ratings
      4.9 mi
      4909 CENTENNIAL PLAZA WAY Bakersfield, CA 93312
      Accepting new patients
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