Dr. Chou Yang, MD

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Chou Yang, who serves patients in Bakersfield, California.

A devoted anesthesiologist, Dr. Yang is the Chair of Anesthesiology at Kern Medical Center, located in Bakersfield, California.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, he received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine, before completing his internship and residency in anesthesiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in anesthesiology through the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

Remaining up to date in his field, he is a proud member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the California Society of Anesthesiologists.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia in the Operating Room and Labor and Delivery, intensive care medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period, including rendering patients unconscious and free of pain during and after surgery and providing pain control and anesthesia for mothers in labor or undergoing cesarean delivery.  Dr. Yang’s areas of specialty include trauma care, regional anesthesia, and high-risk obstetrics.  

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