Expert Sports Medicine
& Orthopedic Care at
the Southern California
Orthopedic Institute
in Bakersfield Dr. Merriman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, surgical and nonsurgical care of shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle conditions at SCOI Bakersfield-Truxtun.

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Peak Performance Advanced sports medicine care designed to relieve pain, restore movement, and help athletes safely return to the activities they love.
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Get Back
in the Game Advanced ACL reconstruction designed to restore knee stability, rebuild confidence, and help you safely return to sports and active living.
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Move Freely Again Minimally invasive anterior hip replacement focused on improving mobility, reducing discomfort, and supporting a smoother recovery.
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Non-Surgical
Solutions for
Joint Pain Regenerative medicine offers minimally invasive treatment options focused on improving function and supporting long-term recovery.
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Areas of Specialty

Dr. Merriman offers advanced and innovative treatments for a wide variety of sports and activity related injuries.

Sports
Medicine

Sports Medicine
Arthroscopic Surgery Tendon Repair Surgery Fracture Care Steroid Injections Read More on Sports Medicine
Shoulder
Care

Shoulder Care
Rotator Cuff Repair Shoulder Labrum Reconstruction Shoulder Stabilization Read More on Shoulder
Knee
Care

Knee Care
Knee Arthroscopy Knee Fracture Surgery Knee Ligament Reconstruction ACL Reconstruction Read More on Knee
Joint
Replacement

Joint Replacement
Shoulder Joint Replacement Hip Joint Replacement Read Moreon Joint Replacement
Hip
Care

Hip Care
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Hip Fractures Surgery Hip Surgery Total Hip Replacement Read Moreon Hip
Regenerative Medicine/ Orthobiologics

Regenerative Medicine/ Orthobiologics
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Orthobiologics Read Moreon Orthobiologics

Years of Experience

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Meet

Jarrad
Merriman, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship-Trained In Sports Medicine

Dr. Merriman focuses on helping patients reduce pain, recover from injury, return to activity, and get back to work safely. As a former athlete and a Bakersfield native, he brings both clinical expertise and personal understanding to sports injuries and orthopedic recovery.

Board-certified
Orthopedic Surgeon
Keck School of Medicine
of USC
Fellowship-trained in
Sports Medicine
San Francisco Orthopedic
Residency Program
Bakersfield
Native
SCOI Sports Medicine Fellowship
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Team Physician

Kelly Cook, PA-C

Kelly Cook was born and raised in Bakersfield, California, and is an alumnus of Liberty High School. She attended Bakersfield College and transferred to the University of California, Davis, where she received her bachelor’s degree in genetics.

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Why Choose Dr. Merriman?

Personalized Treatment Options

From Conservative Care to Advanced Surgery. Sports Medicine for Athletes, Active Adults, and Injury Recovery

Whether the goal is returning to competition, getting back to exercise, or recovering from an acute injury, Dr. Merriman's sports medicine approach is focused on restoring movement, preventing re-injury, and helping patients safely return to the activities they value. His care specifically emphasizes return to activity, return to work, injury prevention, and long-term patient relationships.

Offering Comprehensive Care with a Personalized Approach

Nonsurgical Care

Surgical Expertise

Testimonials Patient Reviews

I cannot recommend Dr. Merriman highly enough. From the very first consultation, I felt completely at ease and confident in his care.
Dr. Merri...

~ YF ~
Welcoming and friendly staff. Short wait in the waiting area. Doctor addressed my concerns and explained everything very clearly. All around a good ex...

~ AH ~
Fantastic doctor. Excellent bedside manner. Answers questions in a patient and respectful manner. I am happy with the outcome of my surgery.

~ MW ~
Dr. Merriman is an excellent surgeon. He is direct, honest and provides all information to make an educated decision. Because of this, I felt confiden...

~ JF ~
I was very happy with the professionalism and knowledge of Dr. Merriman. He was thorough and explained everything about my condition to me in a manner...

~ SM ~

Research & Publications

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Orthopedic Injuries in Professional Surfers: A Retrospective Study at a Single Orthopedic Center.
Does Patient Sex Affect the Anatomic Relationships Between the Sternoclavicular...
Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Modified Technique Using Arthroscopy...