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Dr. Alpha Anders, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
4.8 (94)
Map Pin Small Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alpha Anders, MD

Dr. Alpha Anders, MD is a Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Adventist Health Bakersfield, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield. Patients rated Dr. Anders an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Anders works at Practice in Bakersfield, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Respiratory Failure and Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Anders' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Shankar Raman Inc.
    2828 H St Ste D, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 633-5474
  2. 2
    Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 632-5000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield
  • Kaweah Health Medical Center
  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield

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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Thrush
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asthma
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Bronchospasm
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Dehydration
Emphysema
Exercise Induced Asthma
Fever
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Nausea
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Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Abscess
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Adult Small Cell Lung Cancer
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Appendicitis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Bronchiectasis
Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Central Cyanosis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Empyema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Fever-Induced Seizure
Fibromyalgia
Finger Clubbing
Foot Infection
Fungal Infections
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Lymphangioma
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pleura Cancer
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Disorders
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Systemic Sclerosis
Testicular Cancer
Throat Pain
Thromboembolism
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberculosis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Varicose Eczema
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Whooping Cough
Yeast Infections
Arterial Line Insertion
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Diabetes Counseling
Intubation
Mechanical Ventilation
Pulmonary Function Test
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spirometry
Thoracentesis
Ventilator Management
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    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1114032620
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Southern California
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Denver Presby Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Colorado Collage, Colorado Springs, CO
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Anders has seen patients for Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Respiratory Failure and Shortness of Breath, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Anders on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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