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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD
Overview of Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD
Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Bakersfield, CA. They specialize in Surgical Oncology, has 9 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Mercy Hospital Southwest. Dr. Pugalenthi, completed a residency at General Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, NY. Patients rated Dr. Pugalenthi an average 4.5 star rating.
Dr. Pugalenthi works at
Dr. Pugalenthi's Office Locations
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General Surgery-Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA3838 San Dimas St Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Directions (661) 306-4812
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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About Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD
- Surgical Oncology
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- 9 years of experience
- English, Tamil
- Male
- 1609043207
Education & Certifications
- Multi-Organ Abdominal Transplant Surgery, University of Minnesota, MN|Surgical Oncology, Mercy Medical Center, MD
- General Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, NY
- DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE
- General Surgery
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
- Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield
- Mercy Hospital Southwest
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pugalenthi accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Pugalenthi has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Pugalenthi works at
Dr. Pugalenthi has seen patients for Ileus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pugalenthi on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Pugalenthi speaks Tamil.
2 patients have reviewed Dr. Pugalenthi. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pugalenthi.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Pugalenthi, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Pugalenthi appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.