Adventist Health
Cancer Care • Bakersfield, CA • Since 1980
About
Summary for user query: Cancer Care - Central California - Adventist Health Bakersfield - Adventist Health is a nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system serving the West Coast and Hawaii, with over 400 care sites and 26 acute facilities. Headquartered in Roseville, CA. - Central California presence includes Adventist Health Bakersfield, part of a larger network that emphasizes cancer care services and preventive screening programs in the region. - Recent development highlighted: a collaboration or clinic initiative in the Central Valley expanding access to genetic cancer insights and colorectal cancer screening, aiming to improve early detection and personalized care (as reported by The Business Journal on 2025-06-24). - Bakersfield position within this context includes opportunities and services in cancer care, ongoing recruitment for clinical and nursing roles, and integration with broader Adventist Health cancer initiatives. - For specifics on locations, services, and job postings in Bakersfield related to cancer care, refer to Adventist Health Bakersfield’s official listings and regional press coverage.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care
Address
AIS Cancer Center and Adventist Health facilities in Bakersfield and Central California (Central California region)
Phone
//559-738-7531
matal@ah.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency care available at Adventist Health Central California locations
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Self-pay, Insurance billed
Languages Spoken
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 756 reviews) (756)
- Healthgrades/SeniorHealthDatabase: 66-67% recommendation rate
- U.S. News & World Report: 2 out of 5 stars (Patient Experience Category)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and attentive care from oncology specialists and nursing staff specifically within the AIS Cancer Center
- Positive patient reports of efficient, organized, and clean facilities within the cancer center compared to other local options
- Effective communication and accessibility of oncologists during treatment journeys
- Successful clinical outcomes and grateful testimonials from cancer survivors regarding their care teams
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding staff responsiveness and attitude, particularly at the front desk and nursing levels
- Reports of miscommunication and delays in care coordination
- Some negative feedback regarding cleanliness and general facility environment in the broader hospital context
- Mixed experiences with emergency and inpatient care outside of the dedicated cancer center unit
"Adventist Health was wonderful...in comparison it was like heaven as opposed to hell. It is clean and very comforting. The staff is friendly, efficient and compassionate. The doctors really do listen to the patient."
— SageMenu (Patient Review)"My Dad last words before he died. 'This place is ridiculous, the nurse's are rude and they don't listen to me'."
— Birdeye (Patient Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Advanced Care Pavilion Expands Access to Specialty and Cancer Care | Adventist Health Bakersfield — Apr 29, 2026
- Priscilla’s story: “Cancer saved my life” | Adventist Health in Kern County — Nov 28, 2025
- Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center honors Kern County survivors at annual brunch — Jun 6, 2026
- Less Isolation, More Support – Pacific Union Conference — Jun 11, 2026
- Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center to host free breast screening for uninsured residents — Mar 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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