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Dr. Shahab Hillyer, MD

Dr. Shahab Hillyer, MD

Urology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Shahab Hillyer, MD is a urologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hillyer has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley and Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306

Make an Appointment

(661) 326-2000

Dr. Hillyer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hillyer specializes in the area of Urology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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. Hillyer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hillyer

5.0

14 ratings, 10 with a written review
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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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John P Hoffman – Sep 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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Casey. W – Jan 18, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Amy T in Bakersfield , CA – Jun 26, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lawrence in Tehachapi, CA – Jun 17, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Amy Ochoa in Bakersfield, CA – Sep 27, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Julie in Bakersfield California – Sep 12, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Alan in Bakersfield, CA – Jan 04, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Los Angeles, CA – Nov 20, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kevin in Bakersfield, CA – Nov 14, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
AM in Sherman Oaks – Nov 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in the idea of serving a community as a whole and making an impact in providing advanced urological care with compassion. It's very important that you feel comfortable with your personal physician. I treat everyone as if they are family.

biography

I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at Georgia State University as a distinguished Magna Cum Laude graduate and attended medical school at the University of Texas, Galveston (UTMB). My residency at Brookdale University Hospital (Brooklyn,...read more

  • Urology

  • Urologic Oncology

  • Robotic Surgery

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  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • Brookdale Hopsital Medical Center|brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2010

  • Brookdale University Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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Urology
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Dr. Hillyer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Kern Medical1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306
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    • Call
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Sassan Keshavarzi MD Inc.2701 Chester Ave Ste 102 Bakersfield, CA 93301
    2
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Kern County Hospital Authority9300 Stockdale Hwy Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93311
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    Practice

    Office3551 Q St Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93301
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

      1100 Magellan Dr
      Tehachapi, CA 93561
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      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.

      92%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Adventist Health Bakersfield

      2615 Chester Ave
      Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Kern Medical Center

      1700 Mount Vernon Ave
      Bakersfield, CA 93306

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      66%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      10% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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