Dr. Edward Nichols, MD
Dr. Edward Nichols, MD is an internist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bakersfield Heart Hospital and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 400D Bakersfield, CA 93309Compare with other Internists
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| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nichols to family and friends is 3.5135136 out of 5
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Care is given with dignity to every patient, not only for the treatment of injury and sickness, but for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness as well.Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
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Kern Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1989Valley Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1987Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
Medical School, 1984
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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