Dr. Patrick Tu Seong Paw, MD

Dr. Patrick Paw is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery with nearly four decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has dedicated 38 years to advancing cardiac and thoracic care. Dr. Paw is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Paw practices at multiple locations throughout Bakersfield, California, with his primary affiliation at Mercy Hospital Downtown. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, minimally-invasive heart operations, and specialized off-pump bypass techniques. Patients have given Dr. Paw an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.