Overview
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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, Sprengel Deformity, Macrodactyly of the Hand, and Accessory Navicular Bone.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
3551 Q St, 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.
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
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. Erfanian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb.
Kern County Hospital Authority
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.
Matthew M. Malerich, M.D., Incorporated
Matthew Malerich is an Orthopedics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Malerich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Scaphoid Non-Union, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.
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
- Advanced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Hua isAdvanced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis
- Macrodactyly of the HandDr. Hua isAdvanced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Hand.
- Sprengel DeformityDr. Hua isAdvanced. Learn about Sprengel Deformity.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Hua isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Hua isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Hua isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Hua isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Hua isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Hua isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.

