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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD
General Surgery* Age 52
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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
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About

Dr. Pugalenthi graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2015 and completed a residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 11 years experience. Dr. Pugalenthi currently practices at Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield and is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Pugalenthi's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pugalenthi also speaks Tamil. Dr. Pugalenthi is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Surgery Center - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA
    3838 San Dimas St Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Wound Repair
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Breast Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Lump
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hodgkin's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Cancer Screening
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Hysterectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Oral Cancer Screening
Pancreas Surgeries
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Screenings
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
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    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Traditional
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    PERS Traditional-CA HMO
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
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    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
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    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
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    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Traditional PPO
    Advantage-CA HMO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Select-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    UC CORE-CA PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
    Blue Choice Advantage
    CareFirst Maryland POS
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is a general surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dr M.g.r. Medical University / Chingleput Medical College in 2015. He specializes in General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Pediatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / CHINGLEPUT MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2015
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • MN
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Amudhan Pugalenthi, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

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

Dr. Pugalenthi has over 11 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

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