Dr. Farhan A. Shah, MD | Bakersfield, CA | Internist

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Dr. Farhan Shah treats hypertensive emergency and hypertension and performs prothrombin time testing. He practices internal medicine, hospital medicine, and a third listed specialty, and has 25 years of experience. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley and sees patients in Bakersfield, California. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shah 4.75 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.8

16 Ratings
25 years of experience
43 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Suny Health And Science Center
6 written reviews
3 specialties
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Shah's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

16 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Very personable, mature and accurate. Did a great job. Highly recommend him to those who take their health seriously.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 7th, 2012

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I have had numerous encounters with this doctor and each and every time he proves himself a life saver. My mom was rushed to this small rural hospital with a stroke and it was the treatment of this doctor that saved her life. My son had accidentally overdosed on some medications, if it wasn't this doctor's timely management of my son, things would not have been the same. I owe him my life.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 17th, 2011

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In an era where many doctors tend to be clinical and distant in their approach, this doctor gives me hope that there are still doctors out there who have a holistic, educated, human, and wholesome approach to doing their job, and doing it very very well. A 5 star doctor. Bravo!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 4th, 2011

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He is a very competant doctor. He saved my life . The best ER doctor .

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 4th, 2011

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One of the best doctors I ever came across. He is very knowledgable, caring and competant .Diagnoses and treats patients very well .

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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July 13th, 2010

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This doctor is simply the best doctor i ever had. Very knowledgable and personable... Highly recommend him to anyone..

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 27th, 2010

Gma Healthcare Providers

9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 203Bakersfield, CA 93311

Tel: (661) 587-8110

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

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Dr. Farhan Ali Shah, MD	Dr. Argenis Curiel, MD	Dr. Alaa Hajal, MD	Dr. Adama Diarra, DO
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks English, French, Bambara
Bakersfield , CA	Fresno , CA	Diamond Bar , CA	Tigard , OR
Med School: Khyber Medical College	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Meningitis
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Pneumonia

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Health And Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Khyber Medical College in 2002 and KHYBER MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Shah's NPI number is 1609079748.

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What languages does Dr. Farhan Shah speak?: Dr. Farhan Shah speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Farhan Shah's office located?: Dr. Farhan Shah's office is located at 9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 203, Bakersfield, CA, 93311.
Which hospitals is Dr. Farhan Shah affiliated with?: Dr. Farhan Shah is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.
Does Dr. Farhan Shah accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Farhan Shah has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Farhan Shah accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Farhan Shah accepts on their Vitals profile.

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