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    On August 19 my Doctor sent dinged a CT scan request for me to Kern Radiology on August 25 they Tex me to setup an appointment I did set my appointment in September 23 they set the time for me at 7:30am at that day, I got Tex massage from them stating that my appointment is on September 23 at 8:10 and I have to be there 20 minutes prayer to your appointment will be at 7:50am I confirm that with the letter Y as they request it then today they called me to remind me of my appointment then they text me again to remind me of the appointment and asking me to confirm with Y for yes and I did they replay back to me telling me we understand that you Cancel your appointment u replied back to them saying no I didn't cancel my appointment I will be there at 7:50am they replay back to me ok thank you, at 1:59pm they text me back saying please call us back regarding your appointment it's very important and they provide the phone numbers and the name of the person her name is Stacy, I called and I spoke to Stacy then she give me bad News and wrong answers, her claim is that they been trying to contact my Dr for the last four weeks requesting his signature on some kind of form but the got no response and 17 hours before my appointment they asking me to stop by their office to pick up the form and take it to my Doctor for signature and bring it back to Kern Radiology Rio Bravo and setup new appointment, now that's not right that's wrong I asked her why dot you calmed at least two weeks before my appointment to get the form your asking for to be signed by my Doctor that way all keep my appointment she doesn't have a good answer for me so I told her you know what just cancel my appointment and she said Ok instead of saying oh am sorry we can work something else but no their not trained to say that they don't care and for that I give them just one I am hoping they'll call the patient for next something like that happens other wise this ridiculous

    Entrance is on the south side of the building. Free valet parking just be considerate and tip the valet.

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    My first visit to this facility was for an MRI. Every staff member I interacted with today was very welcoming and professional.

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    Nice newer building. Quick to get checked in. MRI people were all very friendly and made sure I was comfy.

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    The first place we tried an MRI it had a small machine so it's scary for a first time patient.

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    Quest Imaging - Stockdale

    Quest Imaging - Stockdale

    3.7
    (89 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    On my most recent trip to Quest Imaging, i was there for over an hour for a few tests. But the…read morestaff are so nice and you can tell they are really trying to do their best at everything. From patient care, to their daily duties. It was nice with no TVs on in the waiting areas this time. While I wish I could skip the check in process, I know that the consistency in application helps the staff and the patient. The only thing I could recommend is that they make so minor repairs to a few things, like the blinds and the restroom could use some repairs.

    Been here twice this year. One time was a fairly quick wait time even though I had an…read moreappointment. The other time was pretty lengthy. My real issue is with their billing and customer service. Its bottom of the barrel, at best. They charged me extra for a calcium scan a month after the test was completed as I paid cash for the test at time of scanning. Then as I called to schedule another MRI I requested this small balance be removed as it really was a silly billing error on their part and they denied it. They refused to let me talk to a supervisor and said they have NEVER ever credited any amount to any customer so they wouldnt be starting with me. Obviously that was a silly lie but they really held to it. I stated that this MRI would be $500 to $2000 of revenue for THEM and crediting $7 would be good faith to me and that I would keep the appnt. They refused. Scheduling refused. Customer service refused over the phone, over chat, over portal requests. So I cancelled the MRI and will go to kern rad. I wont be back. They lost my business and my family's business and I will tell anyone who will listen to go anywhere but quest. Adventist Health is getting very big and very uncaring about its customers. And to be given an option to credit $7 of bad faith billing in order to secure an MRI appnt that was already made and scheduled to be scanned that week is atrocious business practices. Your shareholders should be ashamed.

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    Kern Radiology | Downtown Advanced

    Kern Radiology | Downtown Advanced

    3.8
    (12 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    They wanted me to take off all of my clothes and my titanium earrings to have an MRI done. I have…read morehad about six MRIs in the last two years and I've never had to undress down to nothing nor have I had to take out my titanium earrings out the only thing I had to remove was my hearing aid. This is a magnetic scan and it can pull metals, but it does not burn you. If it burns you, you couldn't have the titanium implants that are inside your body go through an MRI machine without getting burned or injured so it doesn't make sense that this place makes you undress completely naked, I guess wear a gown. then you have to walk through a room with a whole bunch of technicians who are male and female where I'm sure they could see your bare ass from the back of the gown. Because as we all know, they don't close up in the back. It puts you in a very vulnerable situation along with severe exposure to a group of total strangers who are not doctors or a hospital. It is absolutely disgusting and horrific that they would make you undressed down to nothing for a plain image. So if you don't want to undressed and be naked, don't go to the radiology on 1818 16th St. in Bakersfield. There are other radiologist facilities that do not make you undressed completely for any kind of image taking. Stand your ground and demand that they do not do this so don't give them your business at that facility.. You should not ever have to get completely naked for a radiographic imaging ever.! I wish I could give them a negative 1,000,000.. The staff is horrible too, not friendly and they run late. There were people they're still waiting that had appointments 30 minutes before mine..

    I would like to rate Kern Radiology (The 1818 16th St location) a well deserved five stars. My dad…read moreneeded a MRI done and he had it scheduled at this location. The location is fabulous because it is low key and offers plenty of parking. The people working are also very kind, friendly and professional. They helped and answered all of my dad's questions and made the whole process simple for him. They also offer a very nice waiting area and it is very clean. Also adding that this location is open late for those of us that work during the day. Very good people working at this location. Thank you.

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    They only do CT scans and MRIs at this location.

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    They only do CT scans and MRIs at this location.
    Expert MRI

    Expert MRI

    2.7
    (3 reviews)
    11.3 mi

    The front desk Receptionist was kind and helpful when I was quite late because of traffic and I had…read moreto drive and hour to get there. After the MRI, she was also very helpful, getting me a CD of my MRI and also letting me know that the results had already been directly sent to my doctor. Great employee! However, the young man who actually did my MRI was not warm and friendly, and when I saw something that looked like a chair in the room and asked him about that, stating that I was there for a standing MRI, he assertively informed me there was "no such thing" as a standing MRI, which is what I was there for. And he's very wrong, as it's even on their website that they have it, although they call it a Fast Front Open MRI. So even though I have injuries from my neck to my tailbone, I still had to sit on a 2" cushion for 30 minutes, being told I could not move at all for that entire time or he was going to have to start over again. So this was NOT a good experience from him, and I contacted management there and informed them of what he had said and how he said it, and suggested he needed more training to be familiar with not only the treatment options offered there. but also what is posted on the website. I'm surprised all the time at how a lot of these types of positions filled by employees who seem totally unaware or I'm concerned that the people they're dealing with in these medical offices are in acute pain, and to be spoken to with empathy and compassion. They need training on body language, tone of voice, eye contact, and the correct and caring terminology to use to speak to patients.

    The overall experience for my first MRI was a good one. A little loud, but that's to be expected…read more They put on a movie, at about 100 on the volume before the MRI begins. Good movie selection, to take your mind off the cramped space. I'm not claustrophobic but I don't think I've ever sat in the same position with my shoulders pressed forward for that long before. Comfort level was a 10/10. They opened at 615am for me and it made the experience quick and easy. The lady at the front of the office was kind and ready to get me into the back to get things started. Once I was in the back they got me in the room and set me up on the machine. Overall care and quality was excellent.

    Kern Radiology - Bahamas

    Kern Radiology - Bahamas

    2.3
    (60 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    Well I'm not impressed from the start. I got here just before 7:00 for a 7:15 appointment. I'm told…read morethat they are behind and won't be able to get me in until 8:30. Problem is I can't leave & come back. I have to wait here! The greeting staff was not particularly friendly. No one texts to let you know there will be more than an hour long wait. The building was very cold. They have 8 pin pad lockers to put your clothing and personal items. Three of the eight lockers are broken. I'm short and the three broken lockers were the easiest to reach but were unavailable due to needing repairs. The changing room was a mess with an overflowing bin of used robes. The young woman who did my MRI was very nice though. The only redeeming part of my entire visit.

    Let's start with my call. I couldn't not reach kern radiology directly. I had to go through a call…read morecenter who could not schedule me but they transferred me to kern radiology. So where is this call center? because my agent was super hard to understand and honestly felt sketchy at first. Why send me information to call kern radiology only NOT reach you talk to another agency then be transferred to you for assistance. That is not effective. Don't give false information for patients to call. I work in a medical call center I know how frustrating that it. Now to the appointment. My appointment was 10:20. I was told to be here at 10am. It's an hour later later and I'm still here. All I'm being told is you're running behind. This office is chaotic. People just keep coming in. The people beside me have been waiting for over two hours for a simple x-ray. Kern Radiology used to be amazing. But I'm not sure anymore. When I got to my actual procedure it was smooth sailing. The tech and the doctor were very nice and pleasant. Both explained the procedure step by step. I pleased with them. In and out in like 20 minutes if that. They were a great team.

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    Untidy changing rooms
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    Waiting in this room, about to exit stage left.
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    Kern Radiology | Downtown

    Kern Radiology | Downtown

    2.4
    (39 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    I had a Dr visit due to my diabetes, yes, I have diabetes, unfortunately it was handed down by…read moregenetics. lol. Anyways, I was getting some numbness in my leg and my Dr sent me to Kern Radiology/Downtown to check my spine and lumbar. The staff were super friendly and respectful. The technician was polite and gave instruction for the x-ray in detail. I was comfortable. The only con was, they were super busy and the wait was extensive, but it's understandable. If I ever need any other x-rays, I will definitely be back. Thank you to all the staff for a comfortable experience.

    If I could give Kern Rad ADVANCED on 16th Street (which I consider downtown) 10 stars, I would…read more Every single employee whom I have had the most distinct pleasure of interacting with on a personal, as well as professional level, was precisely that...PROFESSIONAL. Not to mention kind, courteous, helpful, and willing to answer any and all of my questions, observations, and input. My recent experience at the MRI facility downtown was STUPENDOUS! I really mean that in ALL sincerity!! STUPENDOUS. Erica and Liz treated me like I was their mother. Respectful, kind, offering assistance whether needed or not, very communicative regarding my safety, i.e., the floor sloping, the upraised copper threshold leading in to the MRI room, and even where the bar was on the MRI machine - guiding my hand to grab it for my safety. UNHEARD OF PROFESSIONALISM THIS DAY AND AGE. As far as the reviews I read that have few stars, after I read them, I honestly couldn't fully understand what the review was trying to convey. Was it because of the lack of education regarding sentence structure, vernacular, proper grammar, punctuation, stream of consciousness when attempting to write an ENGLISH sentence to convey to the reader just what the writer means??? Oh gosh, you got me... WTF? Where did these people go to school? In the United States...oh, yes, most assuredly - or hey, maybe not? Who the HELL knows these days? I even had the speechless experience at a local medical office when the MA who took my blood pressure admitted they did not know what the word OCCASIONALLY meant - and most assuredly, did not have any idea how to spell it. This is an absolute TRAVESTY! (Ok ya'll, look that word up if you don't know what the hell it means...). There's no shame in educating yourselves to better communicate using ENGLISH - GOD FORBID!!! And, I speak SPANISH, too. Such a beautiful language, as well as people. STOP criticizing others who speak a different language if you do not understand what they mean!!!! ASK THEM to explain what the hell they are trying to say to you and WHY! That is YOUR responsibility!! NOT THEIRS. Oh, good grief - here I go again about PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY! Might just try it on for size and find out just how many wonderful people there are around you trying to help you, even in your indignancy, who speak a different language. I most certainly do when someone says a SPANISH word to me that I do not know. I say, "No intiende!" (GET THAT! I am TEACHING MYSELF SPANISH!) And if I do it, you can teach yourselves better English grammar, spelling, sentence structure, stream of consciousness - and the like...and YES, I WAS an ENGLISH MAJOR in college. There is absolutely NO EXCUSE when it comes to educating yourself to better communicate in ANY LANGUAGE. NO EXCUSE.

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    My spine, checking the lumbar and the nerves.
    My spine, checking the lumbar and the nerves.
    Getting the girls checked ha ha
    Getting the girls checked ha ha
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    Kern Radiology

    Kern Radiology

    2.4
    (71 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    Had a MRI with contrast. Andrea called the day before my scan to remind me no food drinks or water…read more4hrs hours before my scan. I got there 7:30am. The girl at the front desk was really polite and welcoming. The waiting area was clean and plenty of chairs to sit in. The girl who took me back was really nice and explained clearly where to change, use the temporary locker and where to sit. My scan went by fast. The nurse who put my IV, the nurse who setup the machine for the contrast and the MRI technician were very professional clear and welcoming. It was a great experience for a 61 year old senior. Thank you to all the staff there great job. I recommend this location.

    The experience was blah. We did all the pre-appointment paperwork online the Friday before in…read morepreparation for a Monday appt. It was MLK holiday and granted, a lot more patients in the queue. When we finally got to the front of the line, despite having provided the copy of the appointment confirmation, the gal still looked at me dumbfounded. Upon entering, there's a whole side of at least 4 clerks who check in customers and process insurance information. Their vibes were off because it looks like they are all miserable.. on an early Monday morning no less. People come to this establishment, not because they want to, but because they need to. Whether it's a simple x-ray, mammogram or an MRI, people at the customer desk need to show a bit more compassionate. Yes, it's monotonous work but it's important work. The radiologic techs are excellent. Just by observing from the lobby, they show care when dealing with patients. Administrative clerks on the other hand, worst customer service I've seen as of late from a medical facility.

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    Kern Radiology | Rio Bravo - radiologists - Updated July 2026

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