Summary

Dr. Bahman Falakassa is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 45 years of experience treating digestive system disorders and comprehensive adult care. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. John Episcopal Hospital. His extensive career has given him deep expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Falakassa speaks Arabic, English, and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Falakassa practices at multiple locations throughout California's Central Valley, including Visalia, Bakersfield, and Fresno, with hospital affiliations at Valley Presbyterian Hospital. He specializes in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal bleeding conditions, including upper and lower digestive tract bleeding and rectal bleeding. His procedural expertise includes performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy to examine and treat digestive system problems. These minimally invasive procedures help patients receive accurate diagnoses and effective treatment for their digestive health concerns.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 45 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English, Spanish
  • St John Episcopal Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa has 4 locations

Kawaeh District Chronic Management Center

325 S Willis StVisalia, CA 93291
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield

9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 203Bakersfield, CA 93311

Kaweah Health Medical Center

400 W Mineral King AveVisalia, CA 93291

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45 Years of Experience
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Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Visalia , CASacramento , CAMontgomery , ALSacramento , CA
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: Georgia State University Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St John Episcopal Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Falakassa's NPI number is 1982649331.

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