Dr. David K. Wahba, MD | BAKERSFIELD, CA | Surgery

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Dr. David Wahba is a surgeon with 18 years of experience specializing in addressing complex spinal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Cook County Hospital. Dr. Wahba speaks English and brings nearly two decades of surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Wahba is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown and Bakersfield Heart Hospital, practicing at locations in Bakersfield and Van Nuys, California. He focuses on treating back pain in patients of all ages, including pregnant women and adolescents. His procedural expertise includes lumbar epidural steroid injections and facet joint injections to provide targeted pain relief. Patients rate Dr. Wahba 4.8 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.8

111 Ratings
18 years of experience
speaks English
Cook County Hospital
45 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
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Never had a worst experience like him. Didn’t even do a physical exam or even look at me. Maybe spent 5 minutes. His diagnosis was far from accurate. Went elsewhere and got things fixed.

December 31st, 2025

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Left me without medications for 2 weeks.

July 10th, 2019

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Office Staff has very poor customer service skills and they need more experience apparently :)

June 24th, 2019

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Dr. Wahba is very knowledgeable where pain management is concerned. He was able to greatly reduce the lower back (L4 L5) pain due to Spondylolisthesis. Though not a permanent solution, it has bought me the time I need to research more permanent solutions for the pain and the condition.

June 29th, 2018

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He gives excellent care. I am really happy with him as my pain management dr.

June 28th, 2018

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Very thorough and personable

June 23rd, 2018

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Doctor Waba is very caring, he takes the time with me to really listen to all of my concerns. That is very important to me.

May 18th, 2018

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I find Dr Wahba to be there for you and is sincerely concerned about your needs. He takes the time to explain treatment and treatment plans.

May 13th, 2018

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Dr. Wahba is a great doctor. He listens to your concerns and makes sure they are addressed. You are in very good hands with Dr. Wahba and his team. The staff there make you feel comfortable.

May 4th, 2018

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Could be excellent if a face to face discussion held after injections to review results and future proceedings

April 27th, 2018

Southern California Orthopedic Institute

5201 TRUXTUN AVEBAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Tel: (661) 328-5565

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Southern California Orthopedic Institute - in Alliance with UCLA Health

6815 Noble AveVan Nuys, CA 91405

Tel: (818) 390-9097

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Dr. David K. Wahba, MD	Nirav Naik, MD	Dr. Gordon M Mitts, MD	Dr. Jerry Cheriyan, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (111 Ratings)	4.2 (43 Ratings)	4.5 (35 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
18 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	51 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi	Speaks Spanish, English
BAKERSFIELD , CA	BAKERSFIELD , CA	Bakersfield , CA	BAKERSFIELD , CA
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	Med School: Armed Forces Medical College
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Cook County Hospital

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 2008

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