About Kern Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Kern Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in Bakersfield, CA, serving Kern County and the surrounding Bakersfield community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Bakersfield can seek immediate care at Kern Medical Center's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Kern Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Bakersfield area.
When choosing a hospital in Bakersfield, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Kern Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Kern Medical Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Bakersfield, CA may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Kern Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Kern Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Kern Medical Center performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Kern Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Yasser Ratl Mrad, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Justin West, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Bryan Elrod, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. William Taylor, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Wei Loong Koh, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Annie Boehning, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Leeshy Levi, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Alexandra Elias, MD
Colorectal Surgery (proctology)
Dr. Ariel Ramos, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sharolunda Mitchell, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Angelica Braga, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Ramon Snyder, MD
General Surgery
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Dr. Garth Olango, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Ryan Lindborg, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Sabitha Eppanapally, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Hobart Lai, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Marah Sukkar, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Carlos D'assumpcao, MD
Infectious Disease
Dr. Kasey Fox, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Dana Mitchell
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Kern Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Kern Medical Center?
Kern Medical Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Kern Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Kern Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Kern Medical Center?
Kern Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.
How many doctors practice at Kern Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Kern Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·