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Dr. Berkay Unal, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Berkay Unal, MD
4.6 (29 Ratings)
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Dr. Berkay Unal, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Berkay Unal, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 42
Bakersfield, CA
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13 years of experience
Dr. Berkay Unal, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.

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Dr. Unal graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at LAC & USC Medical Center Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery.Dr. Berkay Unal, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Unal currently practices at Dignity Health Surgical Specialists - Southwest and are affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, Adventist Health Delano and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. Dr. Unal has experience treating conditions like Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Shoulder Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Unal received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Unal's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Unal also speaks German and Turkish. Dr. Unal is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Meniscus Surgery
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Meniscus Surgery
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Bicep Injuries
Bicep Muscle Strain
Biceps Tendinitis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage Damage
Cartilage Degeneration
Cartilage Disorders
Cartilage Tear
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Difficulty With Walking
Dislocated Joint
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Female Sports Injuries
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Disorders
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Ligament Disorders
Ligament Sprain
Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Injuries
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Sports Injuries
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patella Tendon Tears
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Quadriceps Tendon Tears
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torn Cartilage
Torticollis
Tricep Injuries
Tricep Muscle Strain
Trigger Finger
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Whiplash
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Wrist Osteophyte
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tendon Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Allograft Tissue Reconstruction
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Arm Surgery
Arthritic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthritis Surgery
Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Upper-Extremity Surgery
Arthroscopy
Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Bicep Repairs
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
Corticosteroid Treatment
Distal Clavicle Excision Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Frenectomy
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Image-Guided Knee Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Cartilage Implantation
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Debridement
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Resurfacing
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Lateral Meniscus Repair
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Ligament Reconstruction
Ligament Repair
Medial Meniscus Repair
Meniscal Allograft Transplant
Meniscus Transplantation
Mini Knee Surgery
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Non-Surgical Arthritis Treatment
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Ankle Fracture
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Hip Fracture
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Resurfacing
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Cartilage Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Sports Medicine Arthoscopy
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Sports Medicine Surgery
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Knee Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Tricep Repair
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Surgical Specialists - Southwest
    300 Old River Rd Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.6
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Patient Reviews
Jun 01, 2023
Dr Unal was and is very personal and he makes sure you understand everything you are going through during any procedure I am a recipient of the Rotator cuff patch and my healing time is so much faster in rotation of my shoulder and bicep than when I have had surgery before without a patch Dr Unal is a Great Othropedic specialist
— Jun 01, 2023
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Languages Spoken
German
Turkish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LAC & USC Medical Center Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
    2012
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LAC & USC Medical Center Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Berkay Unal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Unal's profile.

Dr. Unal frequently treats the following conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Shoulder Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Berkay Unal, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, Adventist Health Delano and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. Berkay Unal, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Delano

    1401 Garces Hwy, Delano, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA