Our Physicians
The board certified physicians at Mercy's Orthopedic, Spine & Hand Center have years of experience helping patients suffering from a variety of bone and soft-tissue injuries and diseases.
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P.R. Chandrasekaran (Chandra), M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Chandra began his practice in Bakersfield in 1982. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and fracture fixation.
Alfred J. Coppola, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Coppola’s specialties include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee and joint replacements of the hip and knee—using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. He also treats a variety of sports related injuries and fracture care.
Phil Dang, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Dang is a fellowship trained hand and microsurgeon. His specialties include carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, fractures, and non-surgical management of hand and wrist issues. Dr. Dang completed his residency training at the University of California, Irvine and Fellowship training at Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand Surgery in Louisville, Kentucky.
Berkay Unal, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Dr. Unal is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee disorders, sports injuries, and arthritis. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at USC and his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Kentucky.
George M. Wahba, M.D.
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Dr. Wahba takes a very conservative approach to spine surgery, and believes surgery should only be considered once all conservative options are exhausted. His world-class training provides him with extensive knowledge in comprehensive spine care, including both conservative and surgical treatments.
Charles Wong, D.O.
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Dr. Wong is a fellowship trained hand and microsurgeon. Completing this sub-specialty fellowship through Harvard Medical School, Dr. Wong trained with world renowned plastic and orthopedic surgeons at The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Children's Hospital of Boston, The New England Baptist Hospital, and The Shriners Hospital for Children.