Orthopedic Services

State-of-the-art treatments for orthopedic conditions

If your active lifestyle leaves you with a back injury or a worn-out knee, you can count on our experts to get you back in the game as quickly as possible. The orthopedics team at Adventist Health Bakersfield delivers personalized care designed to restore your mobility with minimal discomfort and down time. And if you experience an emergency, we have orthopedic surgeons on call to set that broken arm or treat any other type of orthopedic trauma in adults and children.

To access our expertise and exceptional patient experience, make an appointment with an Adventist Health Physicians Network orthopedic doctor by calling(661) 716-9410. You may also consult any of the community physicians who perform surgery at our facility.

Why choose Adventist Health for orthopedic care

We don’t see you as “a total knee.” We see you as a unique human being, and we focus on your comfort and well-being. Our orthopedic teams include specially trained doctors, nurses and technicians who all share your goal of getting you back to normal life.

The quality of our care is proven by:

• Excellent outcomes:Patients in our knee replacement program experience lower-than-expected complication rates.
• Award-winning orthopedics:Our orthopedics program has been awarded a Healthgrades Five-Star Award for hip fracture treatment seven years in a row, as well as the Healthgrades Five-Star award for total knee replacement. Our hospital is the only medical center in Kern County to earn a Healthgrades Five-Star Award for clinical excellence. We also are a Blue Distinction Center+ for both knee and hip replacement and spine surgery.
• Experienced, board-certified surgeons:At Adventist Health Physicians Network, the team of orthopedists includingDr. Firooz AmjadiandDr. Jose Bosqueare board-certified and provide a variety of expertise including orthopedic sports medicine and spine surgery.
• History of caring:For more than a century, we have provided health and medical services to our fellow community members. Perhaps that’s why our medical center is the top consumer choice for health care in the Bakersfield area.

Exceptional patient experience

An orthopedic injury or condition can leave you feeling beat. With comprehensive care provided by the experienced professionals on our orthopedics team, you will feel a renewed sense of energy and hope.

You’ll enjoy being treated at Adventist Health Bakersfield because:

• Your comfort is paramount:To minimize any discomfort and allow you to get moving quickly after an orthopedic procedure, our surgeons often use multimodal pain management techniques that reduce pain at the surgical site.
• You can ditch the hospital gown:After joint replacement surgery, we encourage you to dress in your regular clothes because, let’s face it, no one likes walking the halls in a hospital gown.
• We want your family to be comfortable too:Waiting for a loved one in surgery can be nerve-wracking. Our waiting area offers an electronic display that lets your friends and family members track your progress, from pre-op and surgery to the recovery room so they don’t have to wonder what’s going on.
• We want you to feel empowered:Our complimentary joint replacement class walks you through the entire process, including the types of exercises you’ll need to do after surgery. And our experts are on hand to answer any questions you may have so you’ll feel knowledgeable about what’s to come.
• You can count on us even after you go home:If you require additional services after discharge, we coordinate with Adventist Health Home Care Services to provide a continuum of care that gives you the support you need to recover.
• We offer free parking, including valet:We’re conveniently located and offer plenty of free parking, including a complimentary valet service at the entrance to the hospital. You’re not even allowed to tip.

Orthopedic procedures performed at Adventist Health

Our experts are able to treat common and complex orthopedic conditions, including broken bones and joint replacements.

Some of the major orthopedic procedures we perform are:

• Arthroscopy
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Hip replacement surgery
• Joint replacement surgery, including hip, knee and shoulder
• Knee replacement surgery
• Spine surgery, including laminectomy, discectomy and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Traumatic injury surgery for broken collarbone and other fractures

To access our expertise and enjoy an exceptional patient experience, make an appointment with an Adventist Health Physicians Network orthopedic doctor by calling(661) 716-9410. You may also consult any of the community physicians who perform surgery at our facility.