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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD

Surgical Oncology*
Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD
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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD

Surgical Oncology*
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience
Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has 9 years experience. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2015 and completed a residency at General Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, NY.They currently practice at General Surgery-Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Mercy Hospital Southwest. Dr. Pugalenthi has experience treating conditions like Ileus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pugalenthi received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Pugalenthi also speaks Tamil. Dr. Pugalenthi is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 General Surgery-Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA
    3838 San Dimas St Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Ileus
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Ileus
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Ileus
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Anemia
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Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Maternal Anemia
Melanoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cancer Screening
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Oral Cancer Screening
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Screenings
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • Give the best care and treatment to my patients all the time.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a surgical oncology specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 8 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2015. He specializes in Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Medical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2015
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, NY
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Multi-Organ Abdominal Transplant Surgery, University of Minnesota, MN|Surgical Oncology, Mercy Medical Center, MD
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pugalenthi's profile.

Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Mercy Hospital Southwest.

Yes, Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Pugalenthi has over 9 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Southwest

    400 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA

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