- Dr. Christopher L Smale, MD
Dr. Christopher L Smale, MD
Overview
Dr. Christopher L Smale, MD works in Bakersfield, California is a specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology and graduated Keck School Of Medicine Of The Univ Of Southern California in 1970. Dr. Smale is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Sequoia Hospital and practicing for 53 years
Specialties
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Conditions
• Broken Hand• Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic
• Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
• Diagnostic Endoscopy
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Food Allergy - Castor Bean
• Food Allergy - Garlic
• Giardiasis
• Homosexual Issues
• Hypnosis (Medical Hypnotherapy)
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• Joint Implant
• Joint Replacement Surgery
• Joint Replacement, Robotic-Assisted
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
• Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Neurogenic Bladder and Urinary Incontinence
• Ophthalmitis
• Red Fire Ant Allergy
• Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
• Sees Haloes Around Lights
• Splenectomy
• Spondylosis Cervical Without Myelopathy
• Stenting, Intracranial Vessels
• Syrinx
• Transitional Cell Cancer
• Yellow Nails
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Procedures
• C-Section• Colposcopy
• Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
• Gynecologic Cancer Screening
• Gynecologic Surgical Procedure
• Gynecological Examination
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Hysterectomy
• Hysterectomy - Open
• Laparoscopy
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• Ovarian Ablation
• Pap Smear
• Pelvic Laparoscopy
• Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
• Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
• Vaginectomy
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Years Since Graduation
- 53
State License
- California
Education & Training
Medical School
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Graduated: 1970
Residency Hospital
Awards
Dr. Smale Reviews
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They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- No
Map & Directions
Christopher L Smale MD, 4000 Physicians Boulevard Suite 201, Bakersfield, California (CA), 93301
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Access Plus Savenet
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Aetna
- Basic Exclusive PPO for Small Business
- Basic PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Covered California - Bronze PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Individual and Family PPO
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Medicare MCR
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- Pathway X Direct Access PPO
- Pathway X Tiered Direct Access
- Principal Life
- Select PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in Bakersfield, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 15 procedures.
Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield
Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield is a non-profit hospital located in Bakersfield, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 10 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 11 procedures.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Northridge, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 9 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 15 procedures.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
San Joaquin Community Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Bakersfield, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 12 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 12 procedures.
Sequoia Hospital
Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare to Bay Area residents since 1950. We offer a full range of medical, surgical and specialty programs.
(650) 367-5551
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Latest reviews for Obstetrics & Gynecology specialists
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