Kern Medical

  • 1700 Mt. Vernon Avenue | Bakersfield, CA 93306
  • | Kern Medical

About Kern Medical

Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care.

We value innovation and continue to add new medical technologies, recruit outstanding physicians in new specialties, and strengthen our ties with UCLA.

As a topflight regional health care system, Kern Medical is a leading voice for health, healing and wellness in the Central Valley.

Who We Are

Kern Medical is proud to be a tertiary referral center, academic teaching institution, and safety net hospital.

Our Mission

Guided by the needs of our patients and their families, Kern Medical will deliver safe, compassionate, high quality care, and improve the health and well-being of our community.

Our Values

Kern Medical is guided by the principles of:

  • Compassionate Healing: We ensure a culture of caring that nurtures the well-being of the whole person
  • Respect: We are kind and listen to understand, while embracing the skills and knowledge of others
  • Integrity: We earn your trust by delivering the best in healthcare
  • Innovation: We are committed to new ideas, creativity, and academic achievements
  • Collaboration: We value our partnerships to advance the health of our community
  • Fiscal responsibility: We are committed to effectively utilizing and maximizing our resource

At Kern Medical, you’ll play an active role where you are empowered to affect change and touch lives. Join a team with more than 1,700 people united together in our commitment to incredible patient care, education, and service to our community.

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