Arpit Patel, MD, MD, FACS 
General Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
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Locations
Show MapSurgery Center - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield
3838 San Dimas St, Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 665-0505
Fax: (661) 665-7844
Get to know Arpit Patel, MD, MD, FACS
Languages
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Gender
Male
In my own wordsExcellent patient care starts with compassion, patience, and communication. I aim to provide patients with the highest quality of surgical care while ensuring patients are well-informed and maintaining an equal partnership in clinical decision making.
Excellent patient care starts with compassion, patience, and communication. I aim to provide patients with the highest quality of surgical care while ensuring patients are well-informed and maintaining an equal partnership in clinical decision making.
Medical Group
Arpit Patel, MD, MD, FACS is part of DHMG - Bakersfield.
Arpit Patel, MD, MD, FACS is part of DHMF - California.
Arpit Patel, MD, MD, FACS is part of DHMN - Bakersfield.
Hospital Affiliations
Below is a list of facilities where this provider is credentialed and approved to perform procedures.
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Insurance carriers accepted
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Aetna
Anthem
Blue Shield
Cigna
Community Health Networks
Coventry/First Health
DHMN-Central CA
Health Net
HealthSmart
Kaiser
Kern Health Systems
Meritain Health
Multiplan/PHCS
Networks By Design
Qual Care
TriCare
TriWest
United Healthcare
Procedures performed
Colon resection
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
Gallbladder removal
Hemorrhoidectomy
Lysis of adhesions
Nissen fundoplication
Port-a-Cath insertion
Robotic hernia repair
Skin lesion biopsy and removal
Stomach and intestinal surgery
Wound care
Conditions treated
Appendicitis
Benign tumors
Gallbladder disease
GERD
Hemorrhoids
Benign cysts
Breast disease (benign or malignant)
Colorectal disease
Hernias (hiatal, inguinal, umbilical, ventral)
Intestinal disorders and obstructions
Skin lesions
Soft tissue infections
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Board certified in general surgery and clinical informatics
Education
- Fellowship: Clinical Informatics, University of Washington, Washington
- Residency: General Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York
- Medical School: St. George’s University, West Indies, Grenada
Awards and recognitions
SRC: Surgeon of Excellence - Minimally Invasive Surgery, Aug 2023-2026
SRC: Surgeon of Excellence - Robotic Surgery, Aug 2023-2026
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Comments (9)
Dr Patel was extremely friendly, yet very professional . He was reassuring of my upcoming surgery and very informative.
Doctor Patel was very good at explaining to me everything including risk
First time a dr has explained why to stop something I'm doing in an understanding way
My Doctors were so helpful and explained things very well.
Dr Patel did a great job of answering all of my questions.