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Dr. Gary Zerlin, MD

Dr. Gary Zerlin, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Zerlin, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist Health Bakersfield and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2103 18th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-3448

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zerlin specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Zerlin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zerlin

4.7

23 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
0%
0%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ann Perdue – Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sue L. – Jul 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Candace in Bakersfield, CA – Sep 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Allie in Bakersfield, California – Jan 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield, CA – Sep 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jenny in New York, NY – Jan 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shawn Goklaney in Bakersfield, CA – Dec 27, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Compassionate, caring, patient-centered general ENT practice. We cater to bids of all ages, from neonates to nonagenarians. Tubes are placed in ears and tonsils, and adenoids are removed when conservative treatments have failed. Chronic sinus disease...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 1982

  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Certification, University of Austria, 1991

  • Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, University of California San Diego, 1989

  • American College of Surgeons Fellow, 1984

  • Starnberger Sinus Course Certification, University of Belgium, 1993

  • American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow, 2006

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Locations

Practice

Office2103 18th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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