I came here with my daughter for her appointment. I stayed in the waiting room with my…read moregranddaughter, who was being a handful. Maggie, who works at the front desk, came out and gave her some crackers and talked to me. She is so pleasant and has the best smile. She really brightened my day. 10/18/25

TL;DR version: fantastic place where women's concerns are taken seriously…read more I was a bit nervous when all of my doctors and nurses were jumping ship from San Dimas to Kaiser. After San Dimas closed, I needed to find a new place for all of my "womanly" needs. This place has been amazing. First of all, I have to praise Kristin Chisum: she was an amazing PA at San Dimas who transferred her services to CA Obstetrics & Gynecology. NO joke, she may be the best medical professional I've ever had because she LISTENS to me and takes my concerns seriously. I have been able to get tests, ultrasounds, treatment, and recommendations that many doctors have poo-poo'd in the past. I always leave this place relieved and happy to have somewhere I can go and be treated correctly. The staff is kind and helpful, the waiting room is nice, and they have a bathroom by the waiting room, so you don't need to hold your pee until you're closer to the exam room. That stuff is important for us little-bladder-havers. As a woman in her 40s, this place has been a blessing.

I don't think my survey went through to Dignity Health because they said I had timed out..... so I…read morewant to send my comments here: "Dr. Allen is the most caring doctor I've ever seen. He takes his time to get to know you personally and he isn't in a rush to get you in and out and leave you feeling completely uncared for like your Dignity Health doctors on 9500 Stockdale in Bakersfield. It's sooo refreshing to see in Dr. Allen the old time quality care that doesn't exist in your other facilities. You say you do these surveys to improve quality care but it feels like you are just going through the motions. I feel this is just a business to you and your doctors and you don't listen to how people feel anyway, so why waste time on your surveys. Will anyone even read this? I'll never get an answer to that. I'm only really writing to thank Dr. Allen for being such a wonderful exception and a caring human being. I wish he could read this to truly know how grateful I am for his care and professionalism." Thank you, Joni Michele Mello

Best Dr. ever. Listens, takes his time and knows exactly what he is doing. Wonderful dr. Love all…read moreof the office staff!!

Dr. Dana Edwards is great. I saw her a week ago after a long time and she was very friendly and…read moreexplained everything to me. I had previously switched to Dr. Edwards a few years ago because I was not happy about another gynecologist at San Dimas. I am so glad I switched. I highly recommend Dr. Edwards.

Dr. Edwards is awesome. I did quite a bit of research before selecting an OB when I first found out…read moreI was pregnant with my son, and fell in love with the San Dimas Medical Group as a whole. Dr. Edwards has a few children herself, and that was the one of the main deciding factors in choosing her as my obstetrician. She is extremely knowledgable, friendly, and understanding about obstetrics and gynecology. A woman is full of questions during pregnancy, and she completely answered all of mine fully (and she did it kindly -- despite the condescending manner that some doctors tend to have.) A few months after giving birth, I had the dreaded "abnormal" phone call, and had to have a rather frightening procedure done. That day, I spent my time in the waiting room shaking like a scared chihuahua. Dr. Edwards was awesome, and talked me through the entire process while carrying a pleasant conversation with me. Excellent bedside manner! I recommend her to everyone whose insurance covers her. If it doesn't include Dr. Edwards, try any of the other OBGYN's at San Dimas! Awesome medical team! And the new facility is fabulously beautiful. I definitely recommend her to anyone searching for an obstetrician or gynecologist.

Dr. Kalan is one of the great doctors in this phenomenal medical practice. He travels to…read moreBakersfield weekly and communicates with his practice partners fluidly, so that I was able, as a Bakersfield resident, to continue with IVF that I'd begun in their Tarzana office, right here in town. Anyone in Bakersfield seeking fertility treatment knows that there isn't much, in town, for advanced infertility treatment. It was so frustrating for my husband and I. Then, we found The Center for Fertility & Gynecology. This particular practice, Drs. Kalan, Vermesh & Winkler, have so much to offer medically, but what is more, they show outstanding concern for their patients as individuals. You are never just medical protocol with these doctors! Their years of experience and love of helping people overcome infertility are very evident. Our son was born last week and my husband and I are eternally grateful to this practice and these doctors. They gave us the chance of a lifetime & we cannot thank them enough!

From the owner: The Center for Fertility and Gynecology in Bakersfield is led by Michael Vermesh, MD, FACOG and…read moreTannaz Toloubeydokhti, MD, FACOG. Our fertility specialists offer egg donation, surrogacy, tubal reversal and more. Your comfort is important to us. Our team of physicians, nurses, embryologists, and coordinators are here to guide you through every step of your journey. We proudly welcome traditional and non-traditional families, and we handle every case with the utmost compassion and consideration. If you are struggling with trying to start a family, we can help. Contact us today!

Would not recommend. If I could give 0 stars I would. I was treated very unprofessionally and…read morepoorly not only by dr Rivera but the staff in front as well. I was hung up on multiple times when I requested a different dr to speak to. When I was treated by dr rivera initially she was very rough and did not explain the procedure or anything. Save your energy and go to a different doctor!

No compassion no empty and i definitely found what I needed when I left her! Can't believe she…read morestill allowed to practice.

Dr. Klis is an amazing physician, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He recently performed…read moremy prolapse surgery, and every step of my care was a positive experience. Dr. Klis is experienced, patient, kind, caring, hardworking, trustworthy, and truly world-class in his field. He took the time to answer my questions, put me at ease, and made me feel confident and well cared for throughout the entire process. His staff is equally outstanding--positive, capable, organized, and always on top of everything. From my first appointment through surgery and recovery, I felt supported and respected every step of the way. I am deeply grateful for the excellent care I received and would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Klis and his wonderful team to anyone seeking exceptional OB-GYN care.

DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTORS OFFICE!!! MY daughter is a high risk pregnancy and at 38 weeks they…read moredismissed her we wanted to continue to just pay for her appointments and were told nope sorry find someone else and we will send her records - she high risk to bleed out during pregnancy and they could CARELESS! Now after 2 weeks of looking we can't find anyone to take her because she is so far along!!!! THIS OFFICE DOESNT GIVE A SHIT!

I've been a patient at Advanced Women's Health Vlinic for about 6 years now…read more Review coming soon.....

I was very frustrated with the lack of communication from this office. I found out through a text…read moremessage that I was prescribed antibiotics, but no one clearly explained to me what I was being treated for, why I needed the medication, or what the diagnosis was. When I called the office to ask questions and get clarification, the response I received was dismissive and came with an attitude, including being told, "Good thing you called to find out." I shouldn't have to call the doctor's office just to find out what medication I'm taking and why I'm taking it. This experience left me feeling frustrated, dismissed, and uninformed about my own healthcare. I would strongly encourage this office to work on its communication and the way staff respond to patients who are simply trying to understand their treatment.

my iud removal quest: my appointment was at 9:15 am on a Friyay, i got here at like 8:20. i was out…read moreof there by noontime-30. it takes a while but it's a clinic not McDonalds :) bring a book or a crochet project or whatever brings you joy :) i checked in, waited, tv was staticky, they called my name, paid the piper, waited, moved from lobby to a different waiting room and did a pregnancy test, i think that's depending on what you're doing or standard procedure idk, wait again, go over paperwork, wait again, change into a gown that barely covers the booty and proceed to the procedure room. anyhow, that was my experience with my waiting process. i got my iud removed here successfully and replaced a few years ago. fast forward to a few years later i am back to have it removed. beforehand, i had an appointment at the Tulare location and she couldn't see the strings so she used some other mouskatools to try to go for the gold but no luck. the pain was so bad i thought i was in hell :/ i was so distraught and in pain that for the second appointment here in bakersfield (after a scheduling conflict, i had to reschedule again for the Friday timeframe) i was like hellsnah "someone sedate me" (cristina yang voice) so i opted for the iv where i was so out of it, i don't remember them removing it or feeling any pain whatsoever, but i was still awake. cool huh? i didn't even bleed one drop, unless i did and i don't remember. i do remember her showing me the iud, maybe for trust but verify haha or unless i dreamed that. the staff was fantastic, everyone there was just wonderful especially Zena, i remember the iv wasn't hitting me fast enough and i started freaking out (just breathing rapidly, nothing wild haha) and i remember she was calming me down and she was just a delight and really stood out to me. this place has great staff that have a lot of patience and help you be in a calm state of mind. it's a must for a place like this that offers extensive services. a pleasant experience is important and all of the staff at fpa really took great care of me.

So fast they fix the issue with another problem I got a 14 count prescription and my insurance…read moreflagged it and I need the entire 14 count but all that needed to be done was they had to send a approval on why I needed the 14 count instead of doing that I got prescribed 2 and me taking the 2 will do nothing but make infection worse or stronger Some of these women working aren't very kind either there's only a few so be careful They do abortions here and the experience was alright!

My doctor is Dr. Yu, I have had an amazing experience at the office. This was my OBGYN originally…read moreso I have been to this office for a couple of years now. Once I transitioned into being taken care of as a first time pregnant mommy they have made my experience amazing. All the staff is super nice ! I don't see Dr. Yu too much unless it's a milestone appointment or I have any serious concerns about baby and I. His nurse practitioner is amazing and I have been treated by her mainly before my pregnancy as a patient. She is so sweet and I love them as a team together! Me and my mother have gone to this office for years and I will always recommend it to anyone I know. I can't speak for the second doctor in the office but I know my doctor and practitioner are amazing! I can't thank this office enough for making my pregnancy a breeze & always working with me!

I can't thank the staff and doctors enough for treating during my pregnancy and the after care!…read moreDr.yu was very communicative and helpful the entire time, from understanding my pregnancy history and referring me to a high risk provider to monitor the baby. He delivered my son via c section as I was not dilating more than 1 cm, I was 34 weeks. I had my son at memorial hospital where the nurses were all very nice. Even the operating nurses were amazing and how they coordinating the entire surgery from the epidural to the surgery itself. Dr. Yu did a great job on my surgical cut. No complaints here. I even had a wound vac for entire week, so that the cut doesn't get infected. I was just charged by the fourth day would definitely recommend Dr. Yu and I comply say I wouldn't mind having another baby and him being my doctor . 10/10 thank you Dr. Yu and your nurses for caring for me, my 6 week appointment I felt confident that everything was fine and things healed very quickly.

Dr. Owen has been my doctor for over 30 years. He was always thorough and friendly. He provided…read morequality care over the years. He will be missed.

Happy to have had wonderful staff take care of me for those days I felt emotional at an appointment…read moreand they helped give me some privacy. Happy to have found Dr. Owens after my first miscarriage. Doctor Owens has done my 2 c-sections followed by a recent regular birth. Now, pregnant with a fourth. Thank you Dr. Owens enjoy that retirement end of 2026.