3.3
7 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Ling treats diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior vitreous detachment, and performs eye exams, retinal imaging, and dilated eye exams. He practices ophthalmology and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Ling is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown.
He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. He sees patients in Bakersfield, California, and speaks Chinese and English.
He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. He sees patients in Bakersfield, California, and speaks Chinese and English.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 42 years of experience
- speaks Chinese, English
- Stanford University School Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Location
Retina Consultants
2325 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301 Tel: (661) 321-9633
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 42 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, English | Speaks English, Spanish, Arabic | Speaks English, Russian, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Bakersfield , CA | Bakersfield , CA | West Hollywood , CA | Oxnard , CA |
| Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Verona Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Takkam Ling
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Takkam Ling has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Takkam Ling has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Dr. Richard Takkam Ling 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 expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Stanford University School Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPI Number
Dr. Ling's NPI number is 1013927136.
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- Dr. Richard Ling speaks Chinese and English.
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