SCOI
Spine Care • Bakersfield, CA • 2 (main clinic at 5201 Truxtun Avenue; outpatient surgery center at 2400 Bahamas Drive) locations
About
SCOI's Bakersfield clinic, located on Truxtun Avenue in Kern County, offers comprehensive orthopedic care including spine care, joint replacement, sports medicine, and pain management. The 52,000-square-foot facility provides MRI, musculoskeletal ultrasound, orthobiologics, outpatient surgery, physical and occupational therapy, same-day appointments, workers' compensation services, and telemedicine.
Clinic Type
Spine Care
Address
5201 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301? (main clinic); 2400 Bahamas Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (outpatient surgery center)
Phone
661-328-5565
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Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Telehealth
Telemedicine Services
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are available at SCOI Bakersfield clinic?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Orthobiologics, Outpatient Surgery, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Same-Day Appointments, Workers’ Compensation Program, Telemedicine Services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.3 out of 5 stars (302 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Fadi Saied): 4.96 out of 5 (likelihood of recommending) (409 ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Christopher D. Hamilton): Not explicitly stated as a single score, but noted as highly recommended (243 reviews)
Patients praise
- Staff is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and professional
- Many patients report successful treatment outcomes and compassionate care
- Convenience of having integrated services like diagnostics and physical therapy on-site
- Physicians are often praised for being knowledgeable and listening to patient concerns
Common complaints
- Some patients report dismissive or rude behavior from specific physicians
- Concerns regarding lack of clear communication or treatment plans for certain conditions
- Some patients felt their pain or concerns were not adequately addressed or were minimized
"Dr. Mandalaywala listened to all my concerns and offered what I am hoping will be a successful treatment plan."
— Birdeye Review"I have seen multiple doctors at SCOI over the years, and have found all of them to be very pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately, I can not say the same about Dr. Merriman. He was very rude and dismissive."
— Healthgrades Review (Dr. Jarrad Merriman)"If you are looking for a Dr in Bakersfield who is compassionate, incredibly knowledgeable, and professional, he’s your guy."
— Healthgrades Review (Dr. Fadi Saied)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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