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Dr. Michael Tivnon, MD

Dr. Michael Tivnon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Tivnon, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is not accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

300 Old River Rd Ste 150 Bakersfield, CA 93311

Make an Appointment

(661) 663-7600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tivnon is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Tivnon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tivnon

2.8
26 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
35%
35%
4 star
12%
12%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
50%
50%

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Hip replacement
My hip replacement is sticking out the side of my hip and I can’t get a hold of Dr Tivnon. Maybe someone knows how. Every online appointment booking avenue leads back to his overall profile,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Kathryn Dawson – Jun 18, 2022
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My knee replacement has been messed up since he did it. It was bad it gave out after seeing him on a Thursday and stated it looked as good as the day he put it in. I fell the next day and broke my femur because my knee gave out.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 20, 2019
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Great Doctor ???????. My mother had two surgeries done by Dr. Tivnon in 2013 and she’s doing great. Very Respectful, Attentive and caring doctor. Always highly recommended by me .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mrs.G in Bakersfield , CA – Oct 06, 2018
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This guy may be a good surgeon but he is the rudest Dr. I have every met. I took my elderly friend to see him about alternatives to knee replacement. He said there are none, spent about 2 minutes with us. If I could give him a negative score I would. As soon as I left his office I called the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and they advised that there are treatments that can bring relief of the pain, which is what we were looking for. I was able to get an appointment before the end of th
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Stephen Chavira in Bakersfield, CA – Aug 18, 2017
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Great doctor and staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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bakosharon in Bakersfield, CA – Jan 15, 2016
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care philosophy

Many Orthopedic conditions can be debilitating. It is important to us to return you back to your active and independent life.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Private Practice - Solo

  • Huntington Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1972

  • Huntington Mem Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1972

  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971

  • University Of California, Los Angeles. (ucla)

    Undergraduate School, 1967
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

E Nadjmabadi Inc.300 Old River Rd Ste 150 Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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    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

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