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MINDS THAT CURE. HEARTS THAT CARE.

Cancer patient

BREAST CANCER PROGRAM

Patient care

LUNG CANCER PROGRAM

Hands of a prostate cancer survivor

PROSTATE CANCER PROGRAM

Dr. Ajay Desai

DIRECTOR OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Dr. Ajay Desai is a board-certified radiation oncologist.

He has served the Bakersfield Community for over

20 years.

Dr. Nguyen

DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Dr. Nguyen was an organic chemist by trade, with a bachelor’s degree of Science in Organic Chemistry.

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Radiation Oncologist 

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dan Ishihara to the Radiation Oncology department at Rio Bravo Cancer Center. Dr. Ishihara is a board-certified specialist in Radiation Oncology, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN, and Norton Health Care in Louisville, KY.

The Rio Bravo Cancer Center in Bakersfield, CA, was founded to provide the most advanced cancer treatments to the underserved regions of Bakersfield and Kern County. We have a world-class team of physicians along with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology. Our center offers cutting-edge cancer services paired with compassionate counseling and support. 

 

The cancer center includes the Department of Hematology/Oncology and the Department of Radiation Oncology. The two departments collaborate to provide our patients with the highest quality patient care. Our team works together to treat cancer comprehensively and to ensure that no person must face the challenge of a cancer diagnosis alone.

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"I cannot say enough good things about this place! Thanks & God bless you."

Carla

Meet our dedicated staff members

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

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Address

4500 Morning Dr. Suite 105

Bakersfield, CA 93306

Contact

P: 661-491-5060

Business Hours

Mon - Fri

Sat- Sun

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed

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