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Dr. Timothy Galan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Timothy Galan, MD
Map Pin Small Bakersfield, CA
Dr. Timothy Galan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
Dr. Timothy Galan, MD

Dr. Timothy Galan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Timothy Galan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
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About Dr. Timothy Galan, MD

Dr. Galan graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2012 and completed a residency at Ucsf Medical Center. Dr. Timothy Galan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Galan has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee, Meniscus Tear, Chondromalacia, Baker’s Cyst, Patellar Disorders, Hip Fracture, Knee Fracture, Knee Dislocation, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee, Femur Fracture, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Patellar Chondromalacia, Tibial Fracture, Bursitis, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Knee Sprain, Genu Varum, Bursitis of Hip and Genu Valgum among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Galan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Galan also speaks Russian and Spanish. Dr. Galan is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Chondromalacia
Baker’s Cyst
Meniscus Surgery
Patellar Disorders
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Femur Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Chondromalacia
Tibial Fracture
Bursitis
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Sprain
Genu Varum
Bursitis of Hip
Genu Valgum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Osteoarthritis
Knee Replacement
Hip Tendinitis
Difficulty With Walking
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Ankle Fracture
Low Back Pain
Knee Osteophyte
Avascular Necrosis
Hip Replacement
Wound Repair
Sciatica
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Fibular Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Limb Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Shoulder Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Chondrocalcinosis
Steroid Injection
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteopenia
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Broken Arm
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Scoliosis
Somatic Nerve Block
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spine Deformities
Peripheral Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Ganglion Cyst
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Bone Cancer
Tenosynovitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Pelvic Fracture
Gout
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AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Infective Arthritis
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Aetna
  • GEMCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • Medi-Cal
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna
  • Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Kern Family Health Care
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Where Dr. Timothy Galan, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    2701 Chester Ave Ste 202, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 241-6700
  2. 2 Office
    951 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 605-2150
  3. 3 Adventist Health Delano
    1401 Garces Hwy, Delano, CA 93215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 725-4800
  4. 4 Adventist Health Community Care-Tehachapi
    105 W E St, Tehachapi, CA 93561
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 823-7070

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Meet Dr. Timothy Galan, MD

Languages Spoken
Russian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Galan's Practice

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Dr. Galan frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee, Meniscus Tear, Chondromalacia, Baker’s Cyst, Patellar Disorders, Hip Fracture, Knee Fracture, Knee Dislocation, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee, Femur Fracture, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Patellar Chondromalacia, Tibial Fracture, Bursitis, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Knee Sprain, Genu Varum, Bursitis of Hip and Genu Valgum. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Timothy Galan, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield, Adventist Health Delano and Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.

Yes, Dr. Timothy Galan, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    2012
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Ucsf Medical Center
    2017
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
    2018
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Timothy Galan, MD Practices

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Delano

    1401 Garces Hwy, Delano, CA

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr, Tehachapi, CA

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