Karl Balch is an Orthopedics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Balch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Balch is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Coppola began practicing in Bakersfield in 1983. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and his medical degree at the University of Southern California before returning to UCI as a resident.Dr. Coppola's specialties include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, anterior hip replacement, and total joint replacements of the hip and knee. Dr. Coppola believes in using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. He also treats a variety of sports related injuries and fracture care.He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has been a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery since 1986. He is past president of the Kern County Medical Society and past chief of staff of Mercy Hospitals. Dr. Coppola has held many leadership positions in community health organizations, including serving on the community board of directors for Mercy Hospitals.Dr. Coppola enjoys fly-fishing in the Sierras and off-roading in his spare time.Hello. We welcome the chance to help you feel your best. Excellent, comprehensive and affordable health care, delivered with compassion, is what we stand for. Since our founding, we've made it our goal to create an environment that meets each patient's physical, mental, and spiritual needs. We also believe this healing philosophy promotes the well-being of our staff and the places they serve.Dignity Health Mercy's Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center is made up of top orthopedic surgeons in the local area, caregivers and staff who deliver comprehensive care to our diverse community.Through teamwork and innovation, faith and compassion, advocacy and action, our team at Mercy's Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center endeavor every day to keep you happy, healthy, and whole. Dr. Coppola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Wong is a fellowship trained hand and microsurgeon. Completing this sub-specialty fellowship through Harvard Medical School, Dr. Wong trained with world-renowned orthopedic surgeons at The Beth Israel Deaconesses Hospital, Children Hospital of Boston, The New England Baptist Hospital, and the Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Wong completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona and attended Osteopathic Medical School in Kansas City, Missouri. He then went on to complete six years of general surgery training at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield. He is happy to return to the community that he has been serving for the greater part of a decade, to help provide comprehensive upper extremity care alongside his colleagues at Dignity Health Surgical Specialists–Southwest. In his free time Dr. Wong, enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, photography and keeping up with his dogs.Care is given with compassion and dignity to every patient, not only for the treatment of injury and sickness, but for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness as well. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

At the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition, we serve as a leading educator of orthopedic surgery technique to surgeons around the world. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Fadi Saied is an Orthopedics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Saied is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Trochlear Dysplasia, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Saied is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jarrad Merriman is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of ankle, hip, knee, and shoulder injuries and conditions. A California native, Dr. Merriman was born and raised in Bakersfield. He graduated from California State University, Fresno, with his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He then went on to earn his Master of Public Health and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles. After medical school, Dr. Merriman completed the exclusive San Francisco Orthopedic Residency Program at St. Mary's Medical Center, where he learned about all aspects of orthopedic medicine and musculoskeletal surgery over five years of intensive training. Interested in furthering his training and experience, Dr. Merriman came to Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys, where he completed a yearlong sports medicine fellowship.Dr. Merriman is dedicated to making a tangible difference in patients' lives on a daily basis. When patients are most vulnerable because of pain, an injury, or accident, he is devoted to earning his patients' trust to help see them back to their normal lives. In his practice, his goals are to help patients prevent injuries, return to activity, get back to work, recover from injuries, reduce pain, and have long-standing relationships that transcend their condition. As a former athlete, he has had several injuries, which affords him significant empathy with patients wanting to safely return to competition. He enjoys working as a team with his patients to help them solve their problems and get back to doing what they love.When Dr. Merriman isn't seeing patients, he spends his time with family and enjoys fishing, hunting, travel, exercise, and golf. His wife, Kellie, is a former nurse, and they have one daughter and two sons. Dr. Merriman has also volunteered in Mexico, China, and most recently, in Africa, working in medical clinics, cardiac research, and orthopedic trauma surgery.Dr. Merriman is available to see patients in Bakersfield. Dr. Merriman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Dr. Wahba obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated Summa Cum Laude with College Honors. He then graduated at the top of his class from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, which is consistently ranked as one of the top medical schools in the country.After medical school, he completed a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) before completing a prestigious fellowship in spine surgery at Harvard Medical School. During that time, he trained at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, two of the most renowned medical centers in the world.Dr. Wahba specializes in treating a wide variety of spine conditions, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformities, and spinal trauma.Dr. Wahba is a Harvard-trained surgeon who specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. He has expertise in spinal degenerative disease, spinal deformity/scoliosis, spinal trauma, spinal tumors, and revision surgeries, as well as the use of minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Wahba takes a very conservative approach to spine surgery, and believes surgery should only be considered once all conservative options are exhausted. His world-class training provides him with extensive knowledge in comprehensive spine care, including both conservative and surgical treatments.Our goal is to provide you with the best possible care, and a pleasant and comfortable experience. Dr. Wahba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

At the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition, we serve as a leading educator of orthopedic surgery technique to surgeons around the world. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Mohammad Hashemi is an Orthopedics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Hashemi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

I work in partnership with patients, offering high-quality, and individualized care with compassion. I believe communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Please contact our office with additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Mr. Jex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Carlos Guanche is an Orthopedics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Guanche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursectomy, and Endoscopy.

Arnoldas Ceponis is a Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ceponis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Sumeet Bhinder is a Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bhinder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Vincent Colin is an Orthopedics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Colin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Colin is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Moelleken is an Orthopedics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Moelleken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Daniel Krauchuk is a Physiatrist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Krauchuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Neuralgia.

Lan Hua is a Hand Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Hua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sprengel Deformity, Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, Macrodactyly of the Hand, and Accessory Navicular Bone.

David Dougherty is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Nephrologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Joseph Terrazzino is a Physiatrist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Terrazzino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fibromyalgia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Alan Inocentes is a Physiatrist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Inocentes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Inocentes is currently accepting new patients.