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Dr. David Elbaum, MD

Dr. David Elbaum, MD

Dermatology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Elbaum, MD is a dermatologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elbaum has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Stanford University in 1980. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 101 Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 541-2017

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Elbaum specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Elbaum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elbaum

3.1

26 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
46%
46%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
46%
46%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sherry – Jun 07, 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
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Hanna in Bakersfield, CA – Nov 10, 2017
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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
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Tehachapi – Oct 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
17 people found this helpful
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FrustratedK in Bakersfield, CA – Mar 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Elbaum, MD is a dermatologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elbaum has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Stanford University in 1980. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. He is accepting new patients.

  • Dermatology

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  • Henry Ford Hospital|stanford University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

LUX Dermatology9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 101 Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Office2438 N Ponderosa Dr Ste C105 Camarillo, CA 93010
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Patrick L. S Kong M D A Professional Corp.1700 N Rose Ave Ste 450 Oxnard, CA 93030
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Practice

Office2323 16th St Ste 204 Bakersfield, CA 93301
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St
    Ventura, CA 93003
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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