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Dr. Timothy Galan, MD

Dr. Timothy Galan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy Galan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galan has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Bakersfield and Adventist Health Delano. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 5 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

2701 Chester Ave Ste 202 Bakersfield, CA 93301

Make an Appointment

(661) 241-6700

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Galan is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Tehachapi, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Galan specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Galan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galan

5.0

9 ratings, 8 with a written review
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Audra Koepsel – Oct 28, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Robin Hubbard – Jun 02, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Connie Fontaine – Nov 27, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Jun 01, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Maria G zamora in Delano , CA – Mar 14, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacksonville, Fl – Mar 24, 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
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Leanne Dunn in Jacksonville, Fl – Mar 18, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Hello. We welcome the chance to help you feel your best. Excellent, comprehensive and affordable health care, delivered with compassion, is what we stand for. Since our founding, we've made it our goal to create an environment that meets each patient's...read more

biography

Dr. Galan is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in an array of minimally invasive techniques in joint replacement, preservation and revision.

He has had comprehensive training in the field of adult orthopedic joint...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

    Fellowship Hospital, 2018

  • Ucsf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2017

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2701 Chester Ave Ste 202 Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Practice

Adventist Health Community Care-Tehachapi105 W E St Tehachapi, CA 93561
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Practice

Adventist Health Bakersfield2615 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Practice

Adventist Health Delano1201 Jefferson St Delano, CA 93215
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

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower 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 Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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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

    View all patient feedback
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