Summary

Dr. Lorenc Malellari is a colon and rectal surgeon specializing in surgery of the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at UMDNJ and completed advanced fellowship training at UC Irvine Hospital, where he gained specialized expertise in colorectal procedures. Dr. Malellari holds certifications as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS). He is fluent in Albanian, English, and Spanish.

Dr. Malellari practices at Mercy Hospital Southwest in Bakersfield, California, and sees patients at the Surgery Center through Dignity Health Medical Group. His clinical focus includes treating colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers. He performs diagnostic procedures such as sigmoidoscopy and anoscopy to evaluate bowel conditions. Patients rate Dr. Malellari 4.8 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Albanian, English, Spanish
  • UC Irvine Hospital
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Surgery Center - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

3838 San Dimas St Suite B 231Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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30 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Albanian, English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Bakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: Robert Wood Johnson Med School (UMDNJ) Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lorenc Malellari

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • QualCare
  • QualCare - IPA
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Lorenc Malellari has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lorenc Malellari has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

Lorenc Malellari holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UC Irvine Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Med School (UMDNJ).

NPI Number

Lorenc Malellari's NPI number is 1710329396.

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Is Lorenc Malellari accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Lorenc Malellari affiliated with?
Lorenc Malellari is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield.
Where is Lorenc Malellari's office located?
Lorenc Malellari's office is located at 3838 San Dimas St Suite B 231, Bakersfield, CA, 93301.

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