I came here with my daughter for her appointment. I stayed in the waiting room with my…read moregranddaughter, who was being a handful. Maggie, who works at the front desk, came out and gave her some crackers and talked to me. She is so pleasant and has the best smile. She really brightened my day. 10/18/25

TL;DR version: fantastic place where women's concerns are taken seriously…read more I was a bit nervous when all of my doctors and nurses were jumping ship from San Dimas to Kaiser. After San Dimas closed, I needed to find a new place for all of my "womanly" needs. This place has been amazing. First of all, I have to praise Kristin Chisum: she was an amazing PA at San Dimas who transferred her services to CA Obstetrics & Gynecology. NO joke, she may be the best medical professional I've ever had because she LISTENS to me and takes my concerns seriously. I have been able to get tests, ultrasounds, treatment, and recommendations that many doctors have poo-poo'd in the past. I always leave this place relieved and happy to have somewhere I can go and be treated correctly. The staff is kind and helpful, the waiting room is nice, and they have a bathroom by the waiting room, so you don't need to hold your pee until you're closer to the exam room. That stuff is important for us little-bladder-havers. As a woman in her 40s, this place has been a blessing.

Best Dr. ever. Listens, takes his time and knows exactly what he is doing. Wonderful dr. Love all…read moreof the office staff!!

I don't think my survey went through to Dignity Health because they said I had timed out..... so I…read morewant to send my comments here: "Dr. Allen is the most caring doctor I've ever seen. He takes his time to get to know you personally and he isn't in a rush to get you in and out and leave you feeling completely uncared for like your Dignity Health doctors on 9500 Stockdale in Bakersfield. It's sooo refreshing to see in Dr. Allen the old time quality care that doesn't exist in your other facilities. You say you do these surveys to improve quality care but it feels like you are just going through the motions. I feel this is just a business to you and your doctors and you don't listen to how people feel anyway, so why waste time on your surveys. Will anyone even read this? I'll never get an answer to that. I'm only really writing to thank Dr. Allen for being such a wonderful exception and a caring human being. I wish he could read this to truly know how grateful I am for his care and professionalism." Thank you, Joni Michele Mello

Dr. Dana Edwards is great. I saw her a week ago after a long time and she was very friendly and…read moreexplained everything to me. I had previously switched to Dr. Edwards a few years ago because I was not happy about another gynecologist at San Dimas. I am so glad I switched. I highly recommend Dr. Edwards.

Dr. Edwards is awesome. I did quite a bit of research before selecting an OB when I first found out…read moreI was pregnant with my son, and fell in love with the San Dimas Medical Group as a whole. Dr. Edwards has a few children herself, and that was the one of the main deciding factors in choosing her as my obstetrician. She is extremely knowledgable, friendly, and understanding about obstetrics and gynecology. A woman is full of questions during pregnancy, and she completely answered all of mine fully (and she did it kindly -- despite the condescending manner that some doctors tend to have.) A few months after giving birth, I had the dreaded "abnormal" phone call, and had to have a rather frightening procedure done. That day, I spent my time in the waiting room shaking like a scared chihuahua. Dr. Edwards was awesome, and talked me through the entire process while carrying a pleasant conversation with me. Excellent bedside manner! I recommend her to everyone whose insurance covers her. If it doesn't include Dr. Edwards, try any of the other OBGYN's at San Dimas! Awesome medical team! And the new facility is fabulously beautiful. I definitely recommend her to anyone searching for an obstetrician or gynecologist.

Dr. Kalan is one of the great doctors in this phenomenal medical practice. He travels to…read moreBakersfield weekly and communicates with his practice partners fluidly, so that I was able, as a Bakersfield resident, to continue with IVF that I'd begun in their Tarzana office, right here in town. Anyone in Bakersfield seeking fertility treatment knows that there isn't much, in town, for advanced infertility treatment. It was so frustrating for my husband and I. Then, we found The Center for Fertility & Gynecology. This particular practice, Drs. Kalan, Vermesh & Winkler, have so much to offer medically, but what is more, they show outstanding concern for their patients as individuals. You are never just medical protocol with these doctors! Their years of experience and love of helping people overcome infertility are very evident. Our son was born last week and my husband and I are eternally grateful to this practice and these doctors. They gave us the chance of a lifetime & we cannot thank them enough!

From the owner: The Center for Fertility and Gynecology in Bakersfield is led by Michael Vermesh, MD, FACOG and…read moreTannaz Toloubeydokhti, MD, FACOG. Our fertility specialists offer egg donation, surrogacy, tubal reversal and more. Your comfort is important to us. Our team of physicians, nurses, embryologists, and coordinators are here to guide you through every step of your journey. We proudly welcome traditional and non-traditional families, and we handle every case with the utmost compassion and consideration. If you are struggling with trying to start a family, we can help. Contact us today!

No compassion no empty and i definitely found what I needed when I left her! Can't believe she…read morestill allowed to practice.

STEER CLEAR FROM THIS DOCTOR…read more I had an office visit with her at 36 weeks where she stated my baby was not breached yet. I went into labor a few days after that office visit and she acted surprised to find out my baby wasn't head down after I started pushing and had such a sour attitude with me the entire time after that. It didn't bother me at the time because I was in labor and all I cared about what pushing my baby out. I didn't find out until after I gave birth that she delivered my son BUTT FIRST. I had no time for an epidural because he was ready to come out as soon as I got to the hospital. During my labor, I felt her put her hands (possibly instruments) in there and tug around it for a while. I didn't know what she was doing; I just trusted her as a professional. I'm assuming she was reaching for my baby and forcing him down. For someone who put my and my son's lives at risk, she was pretty emotionless after the labor. She asked how I was feeling and that's that last I heard or saw of her. I never went back to see her after that. I canceled my post pregnancy appts with her practice and went elsewhere. On top of that, her office staff has such attitude. It's ridiculous. The only good thing about that office was the Nurse Practitioner there. I forget her name, but she was amazing. Maybe it was Nurse Prieto? Super nice and caring. Asked me if I ever had questions or concerns. Visits with Dr. Rebecca Rivera were always short. She did what she needed to do and was done with you. She made my second pregnancy so traumatic that I have trust issues with OBGYNs now for the fear of experiencing the same awful labor in another pregnancy.

Dr. Klis is a wonderful doctor I had an easy time delivering my baby first baby with him. His staff…read morein the clinic are very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend to family and friends.

Dr. Klis is an amazing doctor. He performed an outstanding C-Section even though it was the end of…read morehis working day, he stayed and performed the surgery. I'm grateful for his work. He is always listening my questions during my pregnancy 3 years ago. He is knowledgeable and very professional. I highly recommend Dr. Klis. Irina L.

I've been a patient at Advanced Women's Health Vlinic for about 6 years now…read more Review coming soon.....

I had a very negative experience with the front desk staff at this OB office. The behavior I…read moreencountered was shockingly rude and unprofessional, especially for a medical practice that works with pregnant patients who may already be feeling stressed or vulnerable. The staff member at the front desk was dismissive, spoke in a condescending tone, and acted as though answering basic questions was an inconvenience. Instead of being helpful or courteous, the interaction felt hostile and unwelcoming. Basic professionalism and respect toward patients should be the minimum standard in any healthcare setting, yet that standard was clearly not met here. What made the situation even more concerning was the difficulty I had obtaining my own medical results. I needed these results to share with my high-risk pregnancy specialist, yet the office did not provide them to me in a timely manner despite multiple requests. Delays in accessing important medical information during pregnancy are extremely stressful and can impact continuity of care when you are working with multiple providers. It is concerning that the first point of contact for patients reflects such poor customer service and lack of empathy. Front desk staff play a critical role in setting the tone for patient care, and in this case the experience left a very negative impression of the entire office. I strongly recommend that the management address the conduct and training of their front desk team. Dr. Helliwell is knowledgeable, and I had a good rapport with him as a patient however, his staff, specifically front desk receptionist, is intolerable and unprofessional. Patients deserve to be treated with respect and professionalism when seeking medical care.

I went in to the women's health center because I wanted to be tested for all STDs and STI's as well…read moreas to get on birth control. The women in this office made the process very easy and a lot less scary than I had anticipated. I ended up also getting a Pap smear. When I was getting my IUD, the nurse practitioner was very nice. She made me feel very comfortable. She reassured me that everything was going OK and I had nothing to be scared of and it really was a good experience.

very professional doctor no waiting treatment for done same day…read more I really recommend this office the staff was friendly and make me feel comfortable all the time.

I can't thank the staff and doctors enough for treating during my pregnancy and the after care!…read moreDr.yu was very communicative and helpful the entire time, from understanding my pregnancy history and referring me to a high risk provider to monitor the baby. He delivered my son via c section as I was not dilating more than 1 cm, I was 34 weeks. I had my son at memorial hospital where the nurses were all very nice. Even the operating nurses were amazing and how they coordinating the entire surgery from the epidural to the surgery itself. Dr. Yu did a great job on my surgical cut. No complaints here. I even had a wound vac for entire week, so that the cut doesn't get infected. I was just charged by the fourth day would definitely recommend Dr. Yu and I comply say I wouldn't mind having another baby and him being my doctor . 10/10 thank you Dr. Yu and your nurses for caring for me, my 6 week appointment I felt confident that everything was fine and things healed very quickly.

My first appointment I asked about IVF doctor recommendations. Dr. Yu said they didn't have any,…read morebut then after he left a nurse or assistant walked in and gave me pamphlets so I immediately got a bad vibe but had heard good things about him. A year later I'm pregnant via IVF and scheduled my first appointment. A week before they called to cancel because he was going to be "out of the office" for the next few months. The following week I saw online he had his license suspended due to gross negligence and failing a competency exam. I have found another OBGYN but I should have trusted my gut after the first encounter. If he gets his license back, do not go see him.

Happy to have had wonderful staff take care of me for those days I felt emotional at an appointment…read moreand they helped give me some privacy. Happy to have found Dr. Owens after my first miscarriage. Doctor Owens has done my 2 c-sections followed by a recent regular birth. Now, pregnant with a fourth. Thank you Dr. Owens enjoy that retirement end of 2026.

Dr Owens was my OBGYN when I was having my daughter 14 years ago. I truly had the best delivery for…read moreher. Due to my history, he wanted to keep me in the hospital as I deliver quickly. I was 2 cm when I admitted to the hospital and she was delivered less than 2 hours later. The office completed a uterine ablation for me and now I have had some other issues that Laura is helping me work through. The care is compassionate and I can't imagine going anywhere else.