Overview
As a surgeon, my profession offers me an excellent opportunity to change lives and serve humanity. Give the best care and treatment to my patients all the time.I love spending time with my family, traveling, and cooking. I play badminton and cricket, and I enjoy water sports.
Dr. Pugalenthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Hernia.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3838 San Dimas St, Suite B 231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Jorge Enriquez MD F.A.C.S., Inc.
I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
Ahmad N. Hakimi, M.D. Professional Corporation
Ahmad Hakimi is a General Surgeon in Porterville, California. Dr. Hakimi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.
Hormuz Irani M.D., Inc.
BAKERSFIELD SURGICAL ASSOCIATES is a leader in state of the art Laparoscopic surgery and the only Bariatric Surgical group in Bakersfield. We have gained the distinction of being a CENTER OF EXCELLENCE by Blue Cross, Blue Shield and a number of other healthcare providers. Our goal is to provide state of the art compassionate and complete care to our valued surgical clients. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Pugalenthi isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Pugalenthi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Pugalenthi isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Pugalenthi isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Pugalenthi isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Pugalenthi isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.