Summary

Dr. David Dougherty specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in adolescent medicine, bringing four and a half decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Kern Medical Center. Dr. Dougherty serves patients who speak both Spanish and English.

Dr. Dougherty is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown and practices at multiple locations throughout Bakersfield, California. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate attention. He also provides skin lesion treatment and removal services, utilizing cryotherapy techniques for certain skin conditions. Patients have given Dr. Dougherty an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Kern Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Charles Dougherty has 6 locations

Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield

3838 San Dimas St Ste A200Bakersfield, CA 93301

Kern Medical Center

1700 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306

Adventist Health Bakersfield

2615 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Good Samaritan Hospital

901 Olive DrBakersfield, CA 93308

Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Bambara
Bakersfield , CAScottsdale , AZTigard , ORDiamond Bar , CA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Charles Dougherty

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Charles Dougherty has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Charles Dougherty has the following area of expertise

  • Adolescent Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kern Medical Center

Medical School

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. David Dougherty affiliated with?
Dr. David Dougherty is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown.
Does Dr. David Dougherty accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. David Dougherty accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. David Dougherty speak?
Dr. David Dougherty speaks Spanish and English.

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