Serving Kern County families
Families from Bakersfield and across Kern County travel to Calabasas for Dr. Frykman's care. Your first consultation can be online, so you can meet him, share records and get a clear plan before you ever make the drive.
- Distance
- About 110 miles
- Drive
- Roughly 2 hours
- First visit
- Online consultation
- Insurance
- Most PPO insurance accepted
Families we care for
Wherever you are in Kern County, the first step is the same: an online consultation from home.
Kern County
- Bakersfield
- Oildale
- Rosedale
- Shafter
- Wasco
- Delano
- Arvin
- Lamont
- Tehachapi
From first call to full recovery
Request an appointment
Send a request online or call the office. A team member calls you back and lets you know which records to gather.
Online first consultation
Meet Dr. Frykman online from home. He reviews your child's history and imaging with you and explains the options.
Plan the trip
If an exam or surgery is needed, we schedule it with the drive in mind, so your family makes as few trips as possible.
Recovery and follow up
We stay in touch through recovery and plan follow ups together.
The drive from Bakersfield
Calabasas is about 110 miles from Bakersfield, roughly a 2 hour drive, mostly on Interstate 5 over the Grapevine. Times are approximate and depend on traffic and weather.
- Snow and wind can close the Grapevine in winter. Check road conditions before you leave.
- For an early appointment, allow extra time for traffic once you reach Los Angeles County.
- Bring the records you shared online, plus any new imaging or test results.
- The office is at 5000 Parkway Calabasas, Suite 203, Calabasas, CA 91302.
Where surgery takes place
Surgery takes place at a hospital in the Los Angeles area. We will tell you exactly where at your consultation, and help you plan the day around the drive.
Care that is worth the drive
Chest & AirwayChest Wall (Pectus Excavatum)
Advanced correction of sunken or protruding chest wall deformities in children and teens.
Chest & AirwayNuss Bar Removal
Removal of Nuss bars, including bars placed by another surgeon, starting with an online consultation.
CommonHernia Repair
Gentle repair of inguinal, umbilical and other hernias with fast recovery for little ones.
Abdominal & DigestiveColorectal Surgery
Treatment for congenital and acquired colorectal conditions with a focus on long-term function.
Abdominal & DigestiveDigestive Tract Disorders
Surgical solutions for reflux, obstructions and other disorders of the digestive tract.
Newborn & PrenatalPrenatal Consultation
Meet before delivery to plan care for a diagnosis found on prenatal imaging.
Kern County families most often come to us for these, and Dr. Frykman cares for the full range of pediatric surgical conditions. See every condition we treat.
What families ask us
Something else on your mind? Call us at (805) 372-8500. Nothing is too small.
It depends on your child's care. Talk with our office before your appointment, and we will let you know which follow ups can be online and which need a visit in Calabasas, so you can plan ahead.
Request an appointment and a team member will call you back to find the first time that works for your family. Urgent concerns are triaged the same day wherever possible.
Most PPO insurance accepted. Our team will verify your coverage and explain any costs before anything is scheduled.
Yes. We work closely with pediatricians and keep your child's doctor informed, so care at home stays connected.
Talk it through
Discuss this with Dr. Frykman
Request an appointment and a member of the team will call you back. Urgent concerns are triaged the same day wherever possible.