Mesa West Medical
We Are Here To Take Care of Your Health
office will be closed for lunches noon to 1 pm
As of December 4, 2023, Mesa West Medical will be closing daily from noon to 1 PM so my dedicated staff can have their deserved lunch break. The phones will be placed on exchange from noon to 1 PM and the front door will be locked from noon to 12:50 PM.
- Dr. William Gilli
In observance of Thanksgiving
In observance of Thanksgiving , Mesa West Medical will be closed at noon on Wednesday November 22th. The office will be reopen on Monday November 27th. Please call 911 if there are any emergencies. Any non emergent questions, please text to (661) 829-7677
- Dr. William Gilli
We are pleased to announce that we are accepting new patients as of June 1, 2023.
Contact Us
- 8237 Brimhall Road Suite 704, Bakersfield, California, United States
- 6618297677 - Mesa West Medical
- appointments@mesawest.com
- Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
FLU VACCINE IS AVAILABLE AT MESA WEST
Reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever.. Manufacturers have already begun distributing flu vaccine and Mesa West Medical has FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT Flu Vaccine now in stock. CDC recommends getting a flu vaccination in September or October but getting vaccinated anytime during the flu season can help protect you. We are now giving vaccinations without appointments. If worried about coming into our office, we will give the flu vaccine curbside.
Why we chose has FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT this year:
According to a head-to-head randomized controlled trial, FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT was proven to provide 51 % better protection versus a standard-dose quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine
FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT IS AN INFLUENZA VACCINE WITH A UNIQUE COMPOSITION
- 4X more hemagglutinin antigen versus a standard-dose quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine
- Similar safety profile compared to a standard-dose inactivated influenza vaccine
VOTED as one of Kern County's Best Doctors for 2021, 2022, and 2023
Dr. William Gilli has been voted as one of the Favorite General Practitioners in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Thank you for your support of Dr. William Gilli and the commitment we have to everyone in Kern County to be your Medical Group of choice.
Dr. William Gilli
Mesa West Medical
Mesa West Medical's Portal
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About The Clinic
8327 Brimhall Road
Suite 704
Bakersfield, CA. 93312
Phone # (661) 829-7677
Fax# (661) 679-6920
Mesa West Medical was established in 1993 to serve the primary care needs of the growing population in Bakersfield and the surrounding area. The practice includes Dr. William Gilli, M.D., F.A.C.P. ( Board Certified Internist) and two Nurse Practitioners. Mesa West Medical is accepting new patients (age 16 years and older) and accepting most insurances including Medicare.
Mesa West Medical goal is to provide top-quality medical care with you as our top priority. We strive to make you very satisfied with our care.
As a Primary Care office, Mesa West Medical can provide:
Electrocardiograms
Cardiac Stress Testing
Holter Monitoring
Pulmonary Function Testing
Anti-coagulation Clinic
Diabetic Management
Long Term Medical Management
Annual and Wellness Visits.
Medication Refills
Telephone Calls
Emergency 24 Hour Answering Service
Seeing your provider
Mesa West is seeing patients in person and well as by telemedicine
Since the COVID-19 has changed our lives for now as we know it. Mesa West Medical has initiated Telemedicine to supplement our in person clinic visits. During office hours, we can be reached via the phone (661)829-7677 and through our telemedicine site at https://mesawest.doxy.me/website or clicking on Enter waiting room below. Our goal to keep all patients safe.
Important Updates
Upcoming Holidays
Thanksgiving
In observance of Thanksgiving , Mesa West Medical will be closed at noon on Wednesday November 22th. The office will be reopen on Monday November 27th. Please call 911 if there are any emergencies. Any non emergent questions, please text to (661) 829-7677.
Important Announcements
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) UpDate
Watch for symptoms Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.* • Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath More information go to: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
Online Reviews
Dr. Gilli and the staff would like to thank you for the positive reviews on Google, Healthgrades, and Yelp.
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Providers
William E. Gilli, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Physician
Dr. Gilli is a Bakersfield native. He attended West High School and graduated from the USC School of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Gilli is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCLA teaching at Kern Medical from 1993 until 2019. At Kern Medical, he has helped teach over 300 physicians for 26 years until retiring from Kern Medical in 2019. Since Retiring from Kern Medical, Dr. Gilli is working full time at Mesa West Medical. He is also a Fellow at the American College of Physicians. In early 2009, Dr. Gilli underwent a total hip replacement and has returned to running. He is an avid walker, runner, cyclist, and skier.
Tracy Simonsen ACNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Tracy Simonsen received her Bachelor’s Degree from Cal State University Bakersfield in Nursing. She then worked in Intensive Care Medicine for the next 7 years at Kern Medical Center. She obtained her Master's Degree from UCLA in Nursing with a specialty as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Tracy Simonsen has been at Mesa West Medical since 1996. Tracy enjoys tennis and golf.
Kevin Nelson, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Kevin Nelson obtained his Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Certificates from Stanford University. Kevin Nelson worked full time at Mesa West Medical from 2002 until the 2020 when started working part-time. Kevin is currently enjoying his home in Grover Beach but still sees patients at Mesa West medical four days a month and occasionally will be filling in for Dr. Gilli (when Dr. Gilli is off on vacation).
Sarah Dowda AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Dowda received her Bachelor’s Degree from Western Governor's University in Nursing in 2018. She then worked as an admission nurse and clinical manager for the next 5 years at a local hospice. She obtained her Master's Degree from Walden University in Nursing with a specialty as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Sarah Dowda has been at Mesa West Medical since 2023. Sarah is a huge Alabama Crimson Tide football fan.
Staff
Brenda L.
Office Manager and Billier
Brenda is the office manager and primary biller. She has been at Mesa West Medical since 2002. You can reach her at biller@mesawest.com
Jeanette R.
Front Office and Appointments
Jeanette works in the front office, checking in patients, and working on appointments. She also assists Brenda on billing and CeCe on authorizations. She has been at Mesa West Medical since 2004. Her favorite team is the Oakland Raiders (football). Jeanette can be reached at appointments@mesawest.com
Amy D..
Front Desk
Amy had been working at Mesa West Medical since September 2021. Her favorite teams are the Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball) and Las Vegas Raiders (football)
CeCe C.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
CeCe has been working at Mesa West Medical since 1999. She is the medical assistant supervisor. She also overseas authorizations and medical record requests. Her favorite teams are the Los Angeles Rams (football) and the St. Louis Cardinals (baseball). CeCe can be reached at authorizations@mesawest.com
Alicia V.
Medical Assistant
Alicia has been working at Mesa West Medical since July 2020. She primarily works with Tracy Simonsen and Kevin Nelson. She considers herself as a soccer mom. Her favorite teams are the Las Vegas Raiders (football) and Futbol Club Barcelona (Soccer). Alicia can be reached at nursing2@mesawest.com
Rachel D.
Medical Assistant
Rachel has been working at Mesa West Medical since May 2022. She primarily works with Sarah Dowda. Rachel can be reached at nursing@mesawest.com
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Forms
Please double click the New Patient Paperwork form to open Mesa West’s Health Questionnaire so you may print it and complete prior to visiting our office.
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Please double click the New Patient Paperwork form to open Mesa West’s Health Questionnaire so you may print it and complete prior to visiting our office.
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Please double click the form to open Mesa West’s POLST form so you may also print it and complete prior to visiting our office.
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Please double click the form to open the Advance Health Care Directive Form so you may also print it and review prior to visiting our office.
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You may print out the release of records form for records from Kaiser Permanente.
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- 8237 Brimhall Road Suite 704, Bakersfield, California, United States
- 6618297677 - Mesa West Medical
- appointments@mesawest.com
- Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
