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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (14)
Map Pin Small Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD

Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bakersfield, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University Of Cape Town, Faculty Of Health Sciences and is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. Patients rated Dr. Kay an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kay works at Practice in Bakersfield, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kay's Office Locations

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    Donald C. Loos M.d. Inc.
    2521 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 327-2544
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    Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 284-5135
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  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

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Splenectomy
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Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
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Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1609876754
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    Education & Certifications

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