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Dr. John Garcia, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. John Garcia, MD
4.6 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. John Garcia, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. John Garcia, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. John Garcia, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Garcia graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. John Garcia, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Garcia currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. Dr. Garcia has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Garcia received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Garcia's office accepts new patients. Dr. Garcia is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Anorectal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 AdvaMcEd Bariactrics A Medical Corp.
    5959 Truxtun Ave Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93309
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Adventist Health Community Care-Tehachapi
    105 W E St, Tehachapi, CA 93561
  3. 3 Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  4. 4 Office
    8311 Brimhall Rd Bldg 1900, Bakersfield, CA 93312

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4.6
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Mar 27, 2024
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DOLORES HERNANDEZ — Mar 27, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1998
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Garcia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garcia's profile.

Dr. Garcia frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Garcia, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. John Garcia, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr, Tehachapi, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA