Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306
Overview
Patient Experience
Source: HCAHPS Survey - September 30, 2025
61% Rated the hospital 9 or 10 overall
60% Would definitely recommend this hospital
Patients rate this hospital in line with national averages across most measures.
Watch Area
Watch Area- Quietness at night
Rankings for Kern Medical Center
National average- Communication with doctorsBelow average-11%69%. National average 80%
- Communication about medicationsBelow average-9%53%. National average 62%
- Care transitionBelow average-5%44%. National average 49%
- Communication with nursesBelow average-11%69%. National average 80%
- Responsiveness of staffBelow average-11%50%. National average 61%
- Discharge informationAverage0%86%. National average 86%
- CleanlinessBelow average-10%64%. National average 74%
- Quietness at nightBelow average-27%32%. National average 59%
Based on 319 completed surveys (7% response rate)
Physicians At Kern Medical Center
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Specialties
479 practicing physicians across 49 specialties are affiliated with this hospital.
Addiction Medicine (4)
Allergy & Immunology (2)
Anesthesiology (17)
Cardiology (7)
Chiropractor (1)
Critical Care Medicine (12)
Dentistry (1)
Dermatology (4)
Diagnostic Radiology (12)
Emergency Medicine (50)
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (3)
Family Medicine (64)
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (1)
Gastroenterology (1)
Geriatric Medicine (1)
Gynecologic Oncology (2)
Hand Surgery (3)
Hematology (1)
Hospital Medicine (10)
Infectious Disease (4)
Internal Medicine (83)
Interventional Cardiology (3)
Neonatology (1)
Nephrology (5)
Neurology (6)
Neurosurgery (5)
Nurse Practitioner (3)
Obstetrics & Gynecology (35)
Oncology (6)
Ophthalmology (2)
Orthopedic Surgery (7)
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (2)
Pain Medicine (1)
Pathology (5)
Pediatrics (16)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2)
Plastic Surgery (6)
Podiatry (2)
Preventive Medicine (1)
Psychiatry (42)
Pulmonology (2)
Radiation Oncology (2)
Rheumatology (4)
Sleep Medicine (1)
Surgery (23)
Thoracic Surgery (1)
Trauma Surgery (2)
Urology (8)
Vascular & Interventional Radiology (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Kern Medical Center located?
- Kern Medical Center is located at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93306.
- What is Kern Medical Center's phone number?
- The contact number for Kern Medical Center is (661) 326-2000.
- Has Kern Medical Center won any recent awards from WebMD?
- No, Kern Medical Center has not received any WebMD Choice awards.
- What specialties are available at Kern Medical Center?
- There are 479 practicing providers across 49 specialties working at Kern Medical Center. Top specialties include Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- How do I schedule an Initial Appointment at Kern Medical Center?
- You can call (661) 326-2000 to schedule an appointment at Kern Medical Center or you can call any of the providers listed under "Physicians At This Hospital".
- Does Kern Medical Center accept my insurance plan?
- To verify if your insurance is accepted, you can call Kern Medical Center at (661) 326-2000.
- How can I share my experience after visiting Kern Medical Center?
- To leave feedback about Kern Medical Center, you can use the "Write a Review" button or link on this profile. Submit your rating and comments about your visit. Your feedback assists other patients in selecting a hospital that meets their needs.