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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD
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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.

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Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University Of Cape Town, Faculty Of Health Sciences. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield. At present, Dr. Kay received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kay is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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  • MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Large Group HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • PHCS Network PPO
  • PacifiCare HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Donald C. Loos M.d. Inc.
    2521 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 327-2544
  2. 2 Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 284-5135
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    Sunday
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Jun 08, 2022
Dr Kay did apendicitis surgery on my daughter he is just “AMAZING!!”
Hilda — Jun 08, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Cape Town, Faculty Of Health Sciences
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kay's profile.

Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. Selwyn Kay, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA