Dr. Kothary: A look at Kern’s peak date and test backlog Sunrise Interviews Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 07:15 AM PDT / Updated: Jul 21, 2020 / 05:29 PM PDT BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Dr. Hemmal Kothary, Chief Medical Officer for Dignity Health Central California Division, joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss the latest about the coronavirus pandemic, including Kern’s peak date and test backlog.