Summary

Dr. Bahman Falakassa is a gastroenterologist with additional training in internal medicine who has been caring for patients for 45 years. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. John Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Falakassa is fluent in Arabic, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Falakassa practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Visalia, Bakersfield, and Fresno. He is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital and provides care through several healthcare systems. His expertise includes treating conditions such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia. He performs diagnostic procedures including upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation to help diagnose and monitor digestive health issues.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 45 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
  • St John Episcopal Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 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, Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Visalia , CASACRAMENTO , CATempe , AZSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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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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Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa's office is located at 325 S Willis St, Visalia, CA, 93291.
What languages does Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa speak?
Dr. Bahman Barry Falakassa speaks Arabic, Spanish, and English.

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