Kern county, CA

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Kern County, California[edit | edit source]

Kern County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 909,235. Its county seat is Bakersfield. Kern County comprises the Bakersfield, California, Metropolitan statistical area. The county spans the southern end of the Central Valley. Covering 8,161.42 square miles, it ranges west to the southern slope of the Coast Ranges, and east beyond the southern slope of the eastern Sierra Nevada into the Mojave Desert, at the city of Ridgecrest.

Healthcare in Kern County, California[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Kern County is a vital aspect of the community, with numerous facilities providing a wide range of services to residents.

Kern Medical[edit | edit source]

Kern Medical is a leading healthcare provider in Kern County. It is a 222-bed acute care teaching hospital located in Bakersfield. Kern Medical offers a range of services including emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and surgery. It also has a robust residency program, training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Adventist Health Bakersfield[edit | edit source]

Adventist Health Bakersfield is another major healthcare provider in Kern County. It is a 254-bed hospital that offers a comprehensive range of medical services. These include cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, and women's health services. Adventist Health Bakersfield is also known for its community outreach programs, which aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population.

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield[edit | edit source]

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield, a part of Dignity Health, is a two-hospital system featuring Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest. The hospitals offer a wide range of services including a heart center, orthopedic, and neurological services, and a cancer center.

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital[edit | edit source]

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital located in the city of Ridgecrest. It provides a variety of services including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of the Ridgecrest community.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Kern County, California, is diverse and comprehensive, with a range of facilities offering a wide variety of services. From major hospitals like Kern Medical and Adventist Health Bakersfield to smaller facilities like Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, residents have access to high-quality healthcare services. These facilities are not only committed to providing excellent medical care, but also to improving the overall health and wellbeing of the Kern County community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Kern county, CA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Alvarez Armando 1992836233 M University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine 1986 Family Practice Bakersfield CA 93309
Alvarez Armando 1992836233 M University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine 1986 Family Practice Bakersfield CA 93312
Anwar Gul 1225234974 F Other 2000 Family Practice Ridgecrest CA 93555
Ayad Amira 1417150715 F Other 2002 Family Practice Bakersfield CA 93301
Ayad Amira 1417150715 F Other 2002 Family Practice Bakersfield CA 93311
Ayad Ingy 1285875542 F Other 2002 Family Practice 2701 Chester Ave Bakersfield CA 93301
Ayad Ingy 1285875542 F Other 2002 Family Practice 9508 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield CA 93311 6612416700
Aye Thi Thi 1790116333 F Other 2006 Family Practice Internal Medicine Suite 101 Bakersfield CA 93301
Aye Thi Thi 1790116333 F Other 2006 Family Practice Internal Medicine Bakersfield CA 93309
Bains Jasmeet 1912393273 F Other 2013 Family Practice Delano CA 93215

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Kern county, CA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Christopher Hatch 1831288273 M University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 1998 Anesthesiology 250 Bon Air Rd Greenbrae CA 93301 4159257000
Derouen John 1851311492 M Other 1989 Anesthesiology Bakersfield CA 93301
Doan Richard 1962482489 F University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine 1988 Anesthesiology Bakersfield CA 93301
Findley John 1033180492 M University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1980 Anesthesiology Pain Management Bakersfield CA 93301
Gundala Reddy 1144274184 MD M Other 1980 Anesthesiology Interventional Pain Management 520 W I St Los Banos CA 93306 2097240316
Soehnen Davin 1740438043 M Other 2003 Anesthesiology Bakersfield CA 93306
Thomas Schares 1992864573 MD M Baylor College Of Medicine 1980 Anesthesiology 1500 Duarte Rd Duarte CA 93301 6263598111
Uyan Senen 1558312405 MD M Other 1977 Anesthesiology Bakersfield CA 93301
Singh Gurjit 1356550966 M Other 2004 Cardiac Electrophysiology Suite 1702 Bakersfield CA 93312
Thatipelli Mallik 1114904166 MD M Other 1989 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Suite A Bakersfield CA 93301

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brian Ohair 1457310294 CNA M Other 2002 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 3921 Waring Rd Oceanside CA 93308 7609406300
Day Whitney 1831651892 F Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 400 Bakersfield CA 93301 6612433334
Elrod Bryan 1003436551 M Other 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Bakersfield CA 93306
Hall Michael 1003852682 CNA M Other 2004 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Bakersfield CA 93301
Jacobsson Martin 1326240367 CNA M Other 2003 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Bakersfield CA 93306
Jensen Bryce 1881153229 M Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Bakersfield CA 93301
Jungles Haley 1760138952 F Other 2021 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Bakersfield CA 93306
Mele Phillip 1235161365 M Other 2003 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Ridgecrest CA 93555
Miskulin James 1174531511 CNA M Other 1978 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Delano CA 93215
Miura Hiroko 1639477466 F Other 2010 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Bakersfield CA 93301

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