34 Geriatricians Found in Bakersfield, CA

We found 34 Geriatricians available in Bakersfield, CA with an average 4 stars across 169 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 22 Geriatricians listed are accepting new patients and 14 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Michelle Simi, MD

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
ORINDA, CA
"Dr. Simi cares for my elderly mother. She takes so much time and care with her. My mom loves her and so do I." View Profile

Dr. Alaa Hajal, MD

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Diamond Bar, CA
Dr. Alaa Hajal is redefining the primary care experience at La Vista Medical Center, serving as a cornerstone of health and vitality for the Diamond Bar community. View Profile

Dr. Ryan Michael Ley, MD

Addiction Medicine
Flexible scheduling
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SAN DIEGO, CA
"Dr. Ley really helped me through a challenging time. He was patient and kind, and more importantly helped me get and stay sober." View Profile

Dr. Karanbir Brar

Geriatric Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Oceanside, CA
"I am always looking for doctors who are focused on prevention and providing the highest level of care and concern, Dr, Brar was extremely well intentioned in his ability to guide me to certain tests and health strategies to get some of my markers under control and also recc some advanced new tests to truly allow us to establish a strong prevention plan." View Profile

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Dr. Karanbir Brar

Geriatric Medicine
Flexible scheduling
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Oceanside, CA
"I am always looking for doctors who are focused on prevention and providing the highest level of care and concern, Dr, Brar was extremely well intentioned in his ability to guide me to certain tests and health strategies to get some of my markers under control and also recc some advanced new tests to truly allow us to establish a strong prevention plan." View Profile

Dr. Ryan Michael Ley, MD

Addiction Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SAN DIEGO, CA
"Dr. Ley really helped me through a challenging time. He was patient and kind, and more importantly helped me get and stay sober." View Profile

Dr. Michelle Simi, MD

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
ORINDA, CA
"Dr. Simi cares for my elderly mother. She takes so much time and care with her. My mom loves her and so do I." View Profile

Dr. Afif George Elias, MD

Family Medicine
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
"Good dr an hood npi but staff not good. Very rude when calling in an going to appointments." View Profile

Dr. Barbara Huynh, DO

Geriatric Medicine
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Barbara Huynh, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Long Beach, CA(and 10 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Amit Naren Shah, MD

Internal Medicine
27 years exp
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Amit Naren Shah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in Bakersfield, CA. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Chandrakala Rudraraju, MD

Geriatric Medicine
30 years exp
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Chandrakala Rudraraju, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Bakersfield, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Leopoldo Puga, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.2 mi

Dr. Iyengar Malini, MD

Psychiatry
61 years exp
Accepting New Patients
BAKERSFIELD, CA3.4 mi
Dr. Iyengar Malini, MD is a health care provider primarily located in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with another office in BAKERSFIELD, CA. She has 61 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Shweta Agarwal, MD

Family Medicine
26 years exp
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi

Dr. James Arnold Sproul, MD

Family Medicine
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Dr. James Arnold Sproul, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Bakersfield, CA. View Profile

Dr. Vu Anh Phung, MD

Family Medicine
21 years exp
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Vu is great. Knowlegable and professional. He made me laugh and felt good about myself. His nurse is wonderful. She treated me with care and respect." View Profile

Dr. Alaa Hajal, MD

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Diamond Bar, CA
Dr. Alaa Hajal is redefining the primary care experience at La Vista Medical Center, serving as a cornerstone of health and vitality for the Diamond Bar community. View Profile

Julia Sarah Dancyger

Geriatric Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Studio City, CA
Julia Sarah Dancyger is a health care provider primarily located in Studio City, CA. Her specialties include Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Jessica Alexandra Alexandra Monzón

Geriatric Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Jessica Alexandra Alexandra Monzón is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. Her specialties include Geriatric Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology. View Profile

Eliza Rivera-Mitu, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, BC-ADM

Psychiatry
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
CARSON, CA
Eliza Rivera-Mitu, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, BC-ADM is a health care provider primarily located in CARSON, CA, with another office in CARSON, CA. She has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Vaada Bass, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
San Bernardino, CA
Vaada Bass, PMHNP-BC is a health care provider primarily located in San Bernardino, CA. View Profile

Nadia Diane Haas, PMHNP-C, AGNP-C

Psychiatry
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Nevada City, CA
Nadia Diane Haas, PMHNP-C, AGNP-C is a health care provider primarily located in Nevada City, CA. She has 12 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Fakhruddin Hasta, MD

Internal Medicine
40 years exp
Bakersfield, CA1.2 mi
"good doc so" View Profile

Dr. Sudhir Prasad Kakarla, MD

Geriatric Medicine
29 years exp
Bakersfield, CA4.6 mi
Dr. Sudhir Prasad Kakarla, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. He has 29 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Augusto Cesar Bertiz, MD

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Augusto Cesar Bertiz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Bakersfield, CA. View Profile

Dr. Aye Thida Lin, MD

Family Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Aye Thida Lin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Bakersfield, CA. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mabrook Lawandy Shehata, MD

Internal Medicine
33 years exp
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Mabrook Lawandy Shehata, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in Bakersfield, CA. He has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Khalid Abdullah Kamal, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
46 years exp
Bakersfield, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Khalid Abdullah Kamal, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Henderson, NV and Las Vegas, NV(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tan Duc Tran, MD

Geriatric Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Tan Duc Tran, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Tracy, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jacqueline Esta Paul, MD

Geriatric Medicine
59 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA2.8 mi
Dr. Jacqueline Esta Paul, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in Bakersfield, CA. She has 59 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Palanipriya Kalyan, MD

Geriatric Medicine
24 years exp
Bakersfield, CA0.8 mi
Dr. Palanipriya Kalyan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. She has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Abel Eduardo Rojas Parra

Family Medicine
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Abel Eduardo Rojas Parra is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Bakersfield, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Supakanya Wongrakpanich, MD

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Supakanya Wongrakpanich, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Philadelphia, PA and Philadelphia, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA2.3 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Dr. Jayakrishnan Arackal Krishnakurup, MD

Gastroenterology
24 years exp
Bakersfield, CA5.9 mi
Dr. Jayakrishnan Arackal Krishnakurup, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in Encino, CA. He has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA3.9 mi
Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Daly City, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Felicia Crawford

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA6.6 mi
Felicia Crawford is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Geriatric Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. John Henry Close

Family Medicine
64 years exp
Bakersfield, CA6.6 mi
Dr. John Henry Close is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Lake Isabella, CA and Bakersfield, CA. He has 64 years of experience. View Profile

What is a Geriatrician and How Can They Help You?

A geriatrician specializes in healthcare for older adults, addressing age-related medical complexity and functional status. These physicians focus on maintaining independence, managing multiple conditions, and optimizing quality of life in elderly patients.

Geriatricians complete medical school, a residency in internal medicine or family medicine, and a one-year geriatric medicine fellowship emphasizing age-related syndromes, medication optimization, and comprehensive geriatric evaluation.

A Geriatrician's practice involves:

  • Emphasizes the aging process and geriatric syndrome management
  • Performs holistic geriatric evaluations, coordinates multiple chronic conditions, manages care transitions
  • Addresses cognitive decline, balance disorders, frailty syndromes, bone fragility, medication complexity, and age-related functional limitations
  • Uses pharmaceutical optimization, injury prevention protocols, cognitive screening, and interdisciplinary care planning
  • Alternative names: elder medicine physician, gerontology specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Geriatrician in Bakersfield who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Geriatricians in Bakersfield who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Geriatricians in Bakersfield who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Geriatricians providing telehealth services in Bakersfield. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Geriatricians in Bakersfield?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Geriatricians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Geriatrician in Bakersfield?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Bakersfield. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Geriatricians in Bakersfield have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Bakersfield. This helps you find a Geriatrician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Geriatricians in Bakersfield without calling?
Search for Geriatricians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Geriatrician in Bakersfield with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Geriatricians in Bakersfield. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Geriatrician in Bakersfield?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Geriatrician.
How can I locate a Geriatrician in Bakersfield who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Geriatricians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Geriatrician in Bakersfield who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Geriatricians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Geriatricians who work there.

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