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Dr. Gary Zerlin, MD

Dr. Gary Zerlin, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Zerlin, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist Health Bakersfield and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2103 18th St Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Dr. Zerlin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zerlin

4.7
23 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Great doctor listens and explains, makes you feel very comfortable and lets you ask questions not rushed. Staff was very helpful and friendly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Ann Perdue – Aug 19, 2020
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I have never met a more likeable doctor. Easy to talk to, very thorough, and sits and chats to relax a patient. The office is in a quaint of building, not a conglomerate. Reminds me of the country docs that are rapidly vanosging. Nice guy. Great staff, got me in right away.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sue L. – Jul 07, 2020
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Dr Zerlin is great, but his staff are terribly rude... In fact they are bad enough to make you not want to come back...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Candace in Bakersfield, CA – Sep 05, 2018
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Dr. Zerlin was incredible! I mentioned my high anxiety and stress surrounding surgeries and he talked me through every step. He also did a wonderful job! I had my tonsils removed and there was no blood! I never threw up blood and healed very very quickly. I look forward to my follow up appointment with him as he is a very kind man.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Allie in Bakersfield, California – Jan 28, 2018
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Best Surgeon in the World! Don't let the office put you off - it is a museum, frozen in time in sort of the 1970s. He is very detail-oriented and meticulous, but is also VERY nice! Rare combination.... He personally calls after surgery to check on you rather than having the receptionist do it. 10 Stars!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Bakersfield, CA – Sep 08, 2016
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He was attentive to my complaints and really listened to my history. The exam was thorough, skillful and gentle. His explanation after was comprehensive and understandable. I will recommend him to my friends and their families.
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
12 others found this helpful
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Jenny in New York, NY – Jan 27, 2016
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I was nervous at first, Dr. Zerlin helped me every bit of the way through my diagnosis and treatment. I have full confidence in him as a top rate doctor and would recommend him as well. His office staff is also nice and I am happy with my results. Trustworthy and helpful,
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
16 others found this helpful
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Shawn Goklaney in Bakersfield, CA – Dec 27, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Compassionate, caring, patient-centered general ENT practice. We cater to bids of all ages, from neonates to nonagenarians. Tubes are placed in ears and tonsils, and adenoids are removed when conservative treatments have failed. Chronic sinus disease...read more
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 1982

  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Certification, University of Austria, 1991

  • Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, University of California San Diego, 1989

  • American College of Surgeons Fellow, 1984

  • Starnberger Sinus Course Certification, University of Belgium, 1993

  • American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow, 2006

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Office2103 18th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
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