Since our beginning in 1867, Kern Medical has been striving for excellence in serving the community in which we operate.

Bakersfield, California
Joined September 2012
Kern Medical has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) and received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus award, along with inclusion on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
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This award also highlights the exceptional work of our clinical teams and reinforces our mission to provide the highest standard of care to every patient. We are proud to be recognized on a national level for our efforts to enhance stroke care and chronic disease management!
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This prestigious recognition reflects our hospital’s dedication to following the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines to improve outcomes for patients experiencing stroke and managing Type 2 diabetes.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Amin Ramzan from Kern Medical's Obstetrics and Gynecology department specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, to break down everything you need to know about cervical cancer—from prevention to screening and treatment.
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Kern Medical is proud to welcome its newest class of resident and fellow physicians, as they begin the next phase of their medical careers in a wide range of specialties. (1/4)
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This year, we are welcoming: 13 Internal Medicine Residents 7 Emergency Medicine Residents 7 Psychiatry Residents 6 General Surgery Resident 4 Obstetrics & Gynecology Residents 3 Clinical Pharmacy Residents (3/4)
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4 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows 1 Addiction Medicine Fellow 1 Addiction Psychiatry Fellow 1 Infectious Disease Fellow We wish these new residents and fellows the very best as they embark on the next phase of their training! (4/4)
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Congratulations to our exceptional resident and fellow graduates of 2025! 🎉 Through all of the long hours and challenging cases, you’ve reached an important milestone in your medical journey.
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Many of these physicians will go on to practice in Bakersfield and throughout the Central Valley—helping us advance our mission to increase access to care in the communities that need it most.
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Kern Medical is proud to recognize our residents and medical students who contributed to the 2025 San Joaquin Research Forum at Bakersfield College, which featured 109 accepted abstracts and 27 oral presentations.
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Congratulations to Dr. Kiranjit Rai for earning First Place, Targol Mehrazar for earning Second Place, and Jenessa Olson for earning Third Place. We’re proud of their continued pursuit of excellence in research and education.
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Happy Nurses Week from all of us at Kern Medical! 💙🏥 This week, we are celebrating our incredible nursing staff with gratitude and joy-including a very successful Retail Therapy day on Thursday! 🛍️ Thank you to our amazing local vendors who helped make the day extra special.
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On this month's episode of Health for Life, we are joined by Dr. Soorena Fatehchehr to dive deep into endometriosis — a condition that’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and minimized. If you or someone you love is navigating this journey, this one’s a must-listen.
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Kern Medical and Adventist Health teamed up once again to support the American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2025. We were proud to have Dr. Trang, Kern Medical's Chief of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Oncology, represent us on the physicians panel. #RelayForLife2025
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Congratulations to Jenny Wilson, RN and Marie Ruffin, RN, who were recently honored by the Association of California Nurse Leaders – Kern County Chapter! We’re so proud of them—and all of our amazing nurses who were nominated!
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Jenny received the Exemplary Leadership Award for her outstanding work in our Emergency Department, and Marie was recognized with the Humanitarian Award for her incredible dedication in Outpatient Pediatrics.
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In this episode of Health for Life, we dive into the world of Bariatric Surgery—what it is, who qualifies, the risks and benefits, and the long-term lifestyle changes required for success.
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We're joined by Dr. Sbeih, a Board-Certified General Surgeon who specializes in Minimally Invasive & Robotic Bariatric Surgery. As Director of Bariatric Surgery at Kern Medical, Dr. Sbeih brings clinical expertise and a compassionate, culturally informed approach to patient care.
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