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Summary
Dr. Oscar Rico specializes in internal medicine and pathology, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Kern Medical Center. With 42 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Rico is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Rico practices at Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California. His dual specialization in internal medicine and pathology provides him with comprehensive knowledge of disease diagnosis and management. Both hospital locations offer patients convenient access to his medical expertise throughout the Bakersfield area.
Dr. Rico practices at Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California. His dual specialization in internal medicine and pathology provides him with comprehensive knowledge of disease diagnosis and management. Both hospital locations offer patients convenient access to his medical expertise throughout the Bakersfield area.
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Quick Facts
- 42 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Kern Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Oscar Wilfred Rico has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Oscar Wilfred Rico, MD | Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO | Dr. Adama Diarra, DO | Dr. Daniel Benhuri, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 42 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English, French, Bambara | Speaks English |
| Bakersfield , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Tigard , OR | Beverly Hills , CA |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Oscar Wilfred Rico
Medical Specialties
Dr. Oscar Wilfred Rico has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Oscar Wilfred Rico has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Dr. Oscar Wilfred Rico holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Kern Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 1984.
NPI Number
Dr. Rico's NPI number is 1013030402.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Oscar Rico affiliated with?
- Dr. Oscar Rico is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield.
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- Dr. Oscar Rico has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- Does Dr. Oscar Rico accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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