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Dr. Berkay Unal, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (29)
Map Pin Small Bakersfield, CA
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13 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Berkay Unal, MD

Dr. Berkay Unal, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Bakersfield, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, L a Downtown Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Mercy Hospital Southwest. Dr. Unal, completed a residency at LAC & USC Medical Center Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Unal an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Unal works at Dignity Health Surgical Specialists - Southwest in Bakersfield, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and West Covina, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Unal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Dignity Health Surgical Specialists - Southwest
    300 Old River Rd Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 664-2300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Brentwood Office
    11710 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 986-3403
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    West Covina Office
    741 S Orange Ave, West Covina, CA 91790 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 986-3944
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Adventist Health Bakersfield
  • L a Downtown Medical Center
  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield
  • Mercy Hospital Southwest

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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Meniscus Surgery
Broken Arm
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Knee Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Autoimmune Diseases
Avulsion Fracture
Back Pain
Bicep Injuries
Bicep Muscle Strain
Biceps Tendinitis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage Damage
Cartilage Degeneration
Cartilage Disorders
Cartilage Tear
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Difficulty With Walking
Dislocated Joint
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Infection
Fracture
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Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Joint Disorders
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Ligament Disorders
Ligament Sprain
Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Injuries
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patella Tendon Tears
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Quadriceps Tendon Tears
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torn Cartilage
Torticollis
Tricep Injuries
Tricep Muscle Strain
Trigger Finger
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Bicep Repairs
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Corticosteroid Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Resurfacing
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Knee Resurfacing
Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Cartilage Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German and Turkish
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    NPI Number
    • 1285079608
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Kentucky Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • LAC & USC Medical Center Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • LAC & USC Medical Center Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California, Berkeley
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Unal has seen patients for Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder, Shoulder Fracture and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Unal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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