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Dr. James Penrose is an experienced osteopathic physician specializing in internal medicine and family medicine. He earned his medical degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed his residency training at Kern Medical Center. With nearly four decades of medical practice, Dr. Penrose brings extensive clinical knowledge to patient care. He is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, enabling him to serve diverse communities.
Dr. Penrose practices at Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, California. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He also treats hypertensive emergencies, providing critical care for patients experiencing dangerously elevated blood pressure levels. This specialized knowledge allows him to address both routine blood pressure management and urgent cardiovascular situations requiring immediate intervention.
Dr. Penrose practices at Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, California. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He also treats hypertensive emergencies, providing critical care for patients experiencing dangerously elevated blood pressure levels. This specialized knowledge allows him to address both routine blood pressure management and urgent cardiovascular situations requiring immediate intervention.
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Quick Facts
- 39 years of experience
- 24 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Tagalog
- Kern Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| 39 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, Tagalog | Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Bakersfield , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Lyons , CO | Mesquite , TX |
| Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Roe Penrose
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Roe Penrose has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Roe Penrose has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Kern Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 1987.
NPI Number
Dr. Penrose's NPI number is 1831258458.
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- Dr. James Penrose's office is located at 5055 California Ave Ste 215, Bakersfield, CA, 93309.
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- What languages does Dr. James Penrose speak?
- Dr. James Penrose speaks Spanish and Tagalog.
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