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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD
5.0 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD
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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Kay graduated from University Of Cape Town, Faculty Of Health Sciences. Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Kay currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. At present, Dr. Kay received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Kay's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kay is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Donald C. Loos M.D. Inc.
    2521 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Jun 08, 2022
Dr Kay did apendicitis surgery on my daughter he is just “AMAZING!!”
Hilda — Jun 08, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Cape Town, Faculty Of Health Sciences
    1980
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. Selwyn Kay, 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