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Dr. Philip Rosenthal, MD
Neurosurgery*
3.2 (11)
Bakersfield, CA
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41 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Philip Rosenthal, MD
Dr. Philip Rosenthal, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Bakersfield, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES and is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. Patients rated Dr. Rosenthal an average 3.2 star rating.
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Dr. Rosenthal's Office Locations
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Kern Neurosurgical Institute Inc.2323 16th St Ste 407, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Directions (661) 741-0924
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Bakersfield Heart Hospital3001 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Directions (661) 316-6000
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- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
- Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield
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Specialties*
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Years of Experience
- 41 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1205815073
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
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Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
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