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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 51
Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD
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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 51
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience
Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Pugalenthi graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2015 and completed a residency at General Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, NY.Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Bakersfield, CA and has 9 years experience. Dr. Pugalenthi currently practices at General Surgery-Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Mercy Hospital Southwest. At present, Dr. Pugalenthi received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Pugalenthi's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pugalenthi also speaks Tamil. Dr. Pugalenthi is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 General Surgery-Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA
    3838 San Dimas St Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Ileus
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Ileus
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Ileus
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Gallstones
Anemia
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Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
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Biliary Atresia
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hidradenitis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Ovarian Cancer
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Cancer Screening
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Hysterectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Oral Cancer Screening
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Screenings
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open

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Jul 04, 2024
Dr. P was VERY kind. He was thorough and made sure I understood everything.
— Jul 04, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a surgical oncologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 8 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2015. He specializes in Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Medical Oncology
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2015
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, NY
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Multi-Organ Abdominal Transplant Surgery, University of Minnesota, MN
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pugalenthi's profile.

Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Mercy Hospital Southwest.

Yes, Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Pugalenthi has over 9 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Southwest

    400 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA

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(661) 306-4812