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Dr. Denise Portugal, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Denise Portugal, MD
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Dr. Denise Portugal, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Denise Portugal, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Denise Portugal, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Portugal graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Denise Portugal, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Portugal currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. At present, Dr. Portugal received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Portugal's office accepts new patients. Dr. Portugal also speaks Spanish. Dr. Portugal is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
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Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
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Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Spinal Nerve Block
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Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open

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Locations

  1. 1 Jorge A Enriquez M.D. Facs. Inc.
    2021 22nd St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 864-7076
  2. 2 Gem Physicians Medical Group Inc.
    3838 San Dimas St Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 665-0505
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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3.4
Based on 10 Reviews
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Jul 27, 2023
Dr Portugal is very caring and supportive. Understanding of patient needs and concerns. Feel very comfortable with having her for my surgeon.
Carla S — Jul 27, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2005
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Denise Portugal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Portugal's profile.

Dr. Denise Portugal, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. Denise Portugal, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA