4.2
5 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Denise Portugal is a surgeon who specializes in surgical care with 25 years of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed her residency training at Kern Medical Center. Dr. Portugal is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population in Bakersfield.
Dr. Portugal practices at multiple locations throughout Bakersfield, including Bakersfield Family Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Downtown, and Adventist Health Bakersfield, with her primary affiliation at Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield. She treats patients with breast cancer, including complex metastatic cases, and provides care for gallbladder conditions. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology testing and providing sedation services for procedures. Patients have given Dr. Portugal an average rating of 4.2 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her surgical care.
Dr. Portugal practices at multiple locations throughout Bakersfield, including Bakersfield Family Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Downtown, and Adventist Health Bakersfield, with her primary affiliation at Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield. She treats patients with breast cancer, including complex metastatic cases, and provides care for gallbladder conditions. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology testing and providing sedation services for procedures. Patients have given Dr. Portugal an average rating of 4.2 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her surgical care.
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Quick Facts
- 25 years of experience
- 31 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Kern Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Denise Portugal has 3 locationsBakersfield Family Medical Center
2021 22nd StBakersfield, CA 93301 Tel: (661) 864-7076
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Colorectal Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 25 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Bakersfield , CA | BAKERSFIELD , CA | Bakersfield , CA | Bakersfield , CA |
| Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Denise Portugal
Medical Specialties
Dr. Denise Portugal has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Denise Portugal has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
25 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Kern Medical Center
Medical School
Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 2006
Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 2001
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- Dr. Denise Portugal has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- What languages does Dr. Denise Portugal speak?
- Dr. Denise Portugal speaks Spanish and English.
- Does Dr. Denise Portugal accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Denise Portugal accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Denise Portugal affiliated with?
- Dr. Denise Portugal is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield.
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