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There are 695 Primary Care Doctors in Bakersfield, CA and 32% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Adventist Health Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield.
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Gender
  • Female (298)
  • Male (397)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (63)
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  • 10 miles (695)
  • 25 miles (709)
  • 50 miles (1051)
  • 100 miles (12646)
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Specialty

Specialty
  • Family Medicine (295)
  • Internal Medicine (278)
  • Pediatrics (116)
  • Geriatric Medicine (18)
  • Pediatric Medicine (9)
  • General Medical Practice (5)
  • Adult Medicine (3)
  • Age Management Medicine (2)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (2)
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Age
  • Under 40 (123)
  • 41-50 (168)
  • 51-60 (126)
  • 61-70 (114)
  • Over 70 (91)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (54)
  • Tomorrow (56)
  • Schedules online (16)
  • Accepts new patients (315)
  • Telehealth (324)

Language

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  • Afrikaans (1)
  • Arabic (12)
  • Armenian (2)
  • Bengali (2)
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  • Chinese, Cantonese (3)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (3)
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  • French (9)
  • Greek (1)
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  • Korean (5)
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  • Panjabi (2)
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  • Sinhalese (1)
  • Spanish (89)
  • Swedish (1)
  • Tagalog (9)
  • Taiwanese (1)
  • Tamil (2)
  • Telugu (2)
  • Thai (2)
  • Urdu (8)
  • Vietnamese (3)
  • Western Farsi (1)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (110)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (224)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (322)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (353)
  • 1 Star And Higher (393)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield (148)
  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (113)
  • Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield (71)
  • Kern Medical Center (42)
  • Valley Children's Hospital (25)
  • Adventist Health Delano (19)
  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley (13)
  • Bakersfield Heart Hospital (12)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital (9)
  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (8)
  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (5)
  • Sierra View Medical Center (5)
  • Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center (4)
  • Marian Regional Medical Center (4)
  • UC Davis Medical Center (3)
  • Community Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Olive View - UCLA Medical Center (3)
  • Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Riverside University Health System-medical Center (3)
  • Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital (3)
  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center (3)
  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton (3)
  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital (2)
  • Harbor - UCLA Medical Center (2)
  • Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (2)
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (2)
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  • Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (2)
  • Mercy Hospital Southwest (2)
  • Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center (2)
  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center (2)
  • Antelope Valley Hospital (2)
  • Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center (2)
  • Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center (2)
  • Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center (2)
  • Southern California Hospital At Hollywood (2)
  • Cedars - Sinai Medical Center (2)
  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Ventura County Medical Center (2)
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  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center (2)
  • Asante Ashland Community Hospital (2)
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Healthcare at a Glance in Bakersfield, CA

Residents of Bakersfield have several healthcare options available to them, including regional providers Kaiser Permanente, Encompass Health, Adventist Health, and Dignity Health. There are no dedicated children’s hospitals in Bakersfield. Advanced Women’s Health Center, Inc. offers a full range of services to women at every stage of life.

Bakersfield’s Top-Rated Facilities

U.S. News ranks Adventist Health Bakersfield as the #1 hospital in the area. Adventist Health Bakersfield received the Leapfrog Group “A” Rating for patient safety and is high performing in six procedures and conditions, including:

  • kidney failure
  • stroke

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, one of three Dignity Health facilities in the area, rates as high performing in four procedures and conditions, including:

  • kidney failure
  • stroke
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Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP – Written by Megan Lentz
What is a primary care doctor?

Primary care physicians (PCPs) — also known as primary care providers — are a vital part of your preventive care and wellness. All your routine care needs such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and lab work can be addressed by your PCP.

A PCP can be a family medicine provider, internist, or some other healthcare professionals who practice general medicine.

By working with other members of your healthcare team, your PCP can help you manage your overall health.

How often should I see a PCP?

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It's recommended that you see a primary care doctor once a year. You may need to see them more often if you have new healthcare concerns or are living with a chronic health condition.

What procedures do PCPs perform?

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Primary care physicians can perform the following procedures:

This is not an exhaustive list. Reach out to your PCP to find out what they can do or what might need a referral to a specialist.

What conditions do PCPs treat?

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Primary care physicians can treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some conditions your PCP may be able to treat are:

PCPs are also great resources for all of your health concerns. Even if you see your PCP for a condition that they don't directly treat, they can help refer you to a specialist.

Types of PCPs

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The following are specific types of primary care physicians:

  • Family practitioners can treat everyone in your family, regardless of age.
  • Internists only treat adults.
  • Geriatricians specialize in treating older adults.
  • Pediatricians specialize in treating babies and children under the age of 18.

You can also receive primary care from a physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).

What should I ask a PCP?

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Top questions to ask a primary care physician during your next appointment include:

  • Do you have a specialty or area of interest?
  • Are there vitamins or supplements you recommend?
  • Do you recommend seeing a specialist? Can you refer me to one?
  • What are common health concerns for people my age? What can I do to reduce my risk?
  • Can I manage this condition with diet and lifestyle changes?
  • Is this test necessary? Are there other tests you recommend?
  • Do you have recommendations for managing my weight?
  • How much sleep should I get at night? What can I do to improve my sleep?
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