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Dr. Lorenc Malellari, MD

Dr. Lorenc Malellari, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
(661) 306-4812

Dr. Lorenc Malellari, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Bakersfield, CA. He is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 93 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (93 reviews)
(661) 306-4812
Accepting New PatientsSecure Call
3838 San Dimas St Ste B231
Bakersfield, CA 93301

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  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Malellari specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Malellari's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Malellari

4.7
93 ratings, 79 with a written review
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My follow up appt. Went very well. Dr. Malellari answered my questions and also provided useful information.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2025
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The doctor was very professional and informative. Also was very kind and personable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2025
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The best surgeon
In 2016 I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I had no idea who would be doing my surgery and I was afraid. My PCP recommended Dr. Malellari. It was the best choice I have ever made. He basically saved my life. He removed a large tumor from my colon that was about to spread throughout my body. He was able to save most of my colon which prevented me from having a colonoscopy bag. I was in the hospital for almost a month and he visited me every day. He is an amazing surgeon and a caring person.
What went well
No results
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No results
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Oct 30, 2024
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Hrs the best.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 13, 2024
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This office is excellent. From scheduling or having to reschedule appointments to knowing the next step to be taken and what the future appointments look like.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2024
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Dr. Always keeps me in the loop concerning my treatment.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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May 08, 2024
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Doctor and staff very friendly and courteous
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2024
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They very honest
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2024
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I would definitely recommend Dignity Health!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 04, 2024
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Dr. Malellari explains conditions well and plans to improve ones health before surgery. He's a wonderful doctor and excellent surgeon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jan 10, 2024
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I would totally recommend Dr. Malellari for colon
Very personable, explains everything Really well. The whole staff is very professional and helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Deborah Cloud – Oct 26, 2023
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Saved my life.
Dr. Malellari was very professional. He explained my procedure, and answered all of my questions. After my surgery, I am completely cancer free.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 23, 2023
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I felt respected, well informed
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 24, 2023
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Dr. Malellari was very personable and he listened to me and my concerns. He seemed interested in learning of my history of my personal issues.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 17, 2023
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Very thorough in his explanations. Very present when he was with us in the exam room. And very good at addressing question asked by myself and my husband.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 30, 2023
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Dr. Malellari
From the first visit Dr. Malellari's knowledge and thoroughness was most evident and reassuring. He told me what he hoped to do and gave me best and worse case. I appreciate his honesty about the situation. Ever visit I was treated with respect and friendly professionalism. His staff is great, he is great and all who assisted in my surgery were very skilled and professional. I had total peace and confidence in this experience. I would and will recommend him to anyone looking at the same sort of situation. 5 stars for sure!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2023
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Great caring staff and Doctor. Great experience!!!
Explained my surgery in debt and made you very comfortable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Deborah Myers – Feb 28, 2023
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surgery october 2022
Dr Malellari and staff are the best! I was apprehensive about having the surgery and they put my mind to rest by answering all questions thoroughly and walking me step by step about what would happen from the beginning. during the procedure and during recovery. They were there for me when I called and needed reassurance after surgery about some issues that came up. They genuinely cared about me! I would definitely recommend Dr Malellari for any colon related issues.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Diana Moon – Dec 13, 2022
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Great Dr. Malellari was very professional answered all my questions he was always kind and smiling and he told it like it was he really did give me back my life with his surgery I am so grateful to him and would recommend him to anyone
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Nicholas Long – Sep 04, 2022
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Cyberknife issues
I had only one appointment with Dr. Malellari. He explained everything very clearly and took a great deal of time with me. I was impressed. I have had bowel issues due to my CyberKnife treatment. Unfortunately, the damage is irreversible. That said, the doctor was most helpful in giving a plan to deal with my issues. I would recommend him completely.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dewey Hinds – Aug 16, 2022
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At Dignity Health Medical Group, we are dedicated to providing daily excellence for all your health care needs. We believe an important part of that excellence is truly listening, ensuring patients understand their medical situation, and enabling...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Pediatric Surgery

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  • Fellowship: University Of California

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015

  • Internship: New York Medical College

    Internship Hospital, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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