The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors Near Me

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John A. Buxton
Experienced in Hernia Surgery

Dr. John A. Buxton

General Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
John A. Buxton M.D.
3838 San Dimas St, Ste B231, 
Bakersfield, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Hernia Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
John A. Buxton M.D.
3838 San Dimas St, Ste B231, 
Bakersfield, CA 
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Overview

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. Buxton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Graduate Institution
Loma Linda University
Residency
Polyclinic Medical Center
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Surgery General Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health – Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

John A. Buxton M.D.
3838 San Dimas St, Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Call: 661-665-0505
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Lorenc Malellari
Advanced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. Lorenc Malellari
General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
Advanced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. Lorenc Malellari
General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

Surgery Center - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

3838 San Dimas St, Suite B 231, 
Bakersfield, CA 
 (1.2 miles away)
661-665-0505
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Albanian, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients

Lorenc Malellari is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Malellari has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Malellari is currently accepting new patients.

John R. Garcia
Advanced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. John R. Garcia
General Surgery
Advanced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. John R. Garcia
General Surgery

Hormuz Irani M.D., Inc.

8311 Brimhall Rd, Ste 1901, 
Bakersfield, CA 
 (4.2 miles away)
661-638-0601
Languages Spoken:
English
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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 Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Jorge A. Diaz
Advanced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. Jorge A. Diaz
General Surgery
Advanced in Hernia Surgery
Dr. Jorge A. Diaz
General Surgery

Jorge Enriquez MD F.A.C.S., Inc.

2021 22nd St, 
Bakersfield, CA 
 (0.3 miles away)
661-864-7076
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

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 Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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      • Choledocholithiasis
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