Kern Vascular Center

12/24/2025

Hello! Happy holidays to our amazing Kern Vascular Center patients and family. Please be advised that we will be closed on the 25th and will return to work on the 26th. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Otherwise, you may text us at 661-703-9437, and we will reply as soon as we are back in the office. Thank you and happy holidays!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽. Kern Vascular Center will be closed Thursday & Friday.
If it’s an emergency, please call 911.
For non-emergencies, text only: 661-703-9437.
We’ll reply as soon as we return on Dec 1st.

09/19/2025

KERN VASCULAR CENTER WELCOMES OUR NEW DOCTOR!

Dr. Yazen Qumsiyeh, a Bakersfield native and Stockdale High graduate, earned his Biochemistry degree with Magna Cum Laude honors from UC Davis before completing his medical degree at the University of Vermont with a dedicated surgery track. He trained in General Surgery at UCSF-Fresno and went on to complete a prestigious Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, where he gained extensive experience in both open and advanced endovascular techniques. Now back in California, he is committed to providing expert, compassionate vascular care to the community he proudly calls home.

08/09/2025

To our IT person ❤️ thank you for everything you’ve done for us- KVC TEAM

04/01/2025

Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate and appreciate all the incredible healthcare providers out there! Your hard work, compassion, and dedication make a world of difference every single day, and we are beyond grateful for everything you do.

Although National Doctors’ Day has passed, (Around The Clock) has decided to honor Dr. Bui with a special award for his outstanding commitment to patient care. Dr. Bui is not only an exceptional physician but also a kind, caring, and understanding doctor who truly puts his heart into his work.

Thank you, Dr. Bui, and thank you to all the amazing providers who go above and beyond for their patients. Your kindness and dedication do not go unnoticed!

With appreciation and gratitude,
The KVC Team ❤️

09/27/2024

✨Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)🌟
is an enlargement of the lower part of the aorta, the major blood vessel supplying blood to the body. Smoking is a significant risk factor for AAA.

🌟 Key Facts on Smoking and AAA:

🌟Smoking increases risk: Smokers are 3 to 5 times more likely to develop an AAA than non-smokers.
🌟Progression: Smoking accelerates the growth of an aneurysm, increasing the chance of rupture.
🌟Rupture risk: The risk of an aneurysm rupturing is higher in smokers due to the weakening of the aortic walls.
🌟Quitting helps: Stopping smoking reduces the risk of AAA growth and rupture, though former smokers still have a higher risk than those who never smoked.
🌟Inflammation: Smoking promotes inflammation and atherosclerosis, contributing to AAA formation.

Overall, smoking is the most preventable cause of AAA development and complications.

08/22/2024