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Why Choose Kern Surgical Associates?

Dr. Jerry Cheriyan, 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.

Dr. Cheriyan completed fellowship training at Mayo Clinic and is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians, and holds Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh.

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 patients. His practice combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate, patient-centered care.