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Dr. John Hewitt, MD

Dr. John Hewitt, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Hewitt, MD is an internist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical School in 1975. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1701 26th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-2208

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hewitt specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Hewitt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hewitt

4.5

22 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
9%
9%

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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
Kavin and Tracy – Jan 17, 2020
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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
AHopkins – Nov 04, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Steve P in Bakersfield – Sep 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Deborah in Bakersfield, CA – May 30, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rodger Barnes in Bakersfield, CA – May 06, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Esperanza in Bakersfield, CA – Mar 08, 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
Helpful
Ken G. in Bakersfield, CA – May 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Katie in Bakersfield, CA – Mar 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Originally from London, Dr. Hewitt has practiced in Great Britain and Canada. He settled in Bakersfield in 1991 and specializes in Gastroenterology. Dr. Hewitt is an Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA and is on teaching staff at Kern Medical Center.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Health Scis Center

    Residency Hospital, 1981

  • St Georges Hospital Grp

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Newcastle-upon-tyne Tchg Ho

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • University Newcastle-upon-tyne Medical School

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Hewitt Medical Group Inc.1701 26th St Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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

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