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Years Serving Bakersfield

Why Choose Kern Surgical Associates?

Dr. Jerry Cheriyan, MD brings decades of surgical expertise to Bakersfield. Specializing in General Surgery, Wound Care, Trauma Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, our practice is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered surgical care using the latest techniques and technology.

Our Surgical Services

General Surgery

Comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of conditions, from hernias and gallbladder disease to complex abdominal procedures.

Robotic Surgery

State-of-the-art robotic-assisted procedures offering greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times.

Wound Care

Expert wound management including chronic wound treatment, surgical debridement, and advanced healing techniques.

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Emergency surgical intervention and intensive care management for life-threatening injuries and critical conditions.

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Precision. Compassion. Results.

Your Care

Dr. Jerry Cheriyan, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with over 20 years of experience serving the Bakersfield community. His practice combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate, patient-centered care.

How We Help

Consultation and personalized treatment planning
Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
Faster recovery and better outcomes

Specialties

✓ Hernia Repair
✓ Gallbladder Surgery
✓ Robotic-Assisted Surgery
✓ Wound Care
✓ Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

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Dr. Jerry Cheriyan, MD, FACS brings board-certified surgical expertise to Kern County, specializing in general, robotic, and trauma surgery.

About Dr. Cheriyan

Medical team in an operating room preparing for surgery, with monitors displaying vital signs and surgical instruments on a tray.

From routine procedures to complex cases, we use the latest minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques for faster recovery and better outcomes.

Surgical Services