Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

At Dignity Health Medical Group in Bakersfield, our internal medicine providers offer compassionate and expert care to help keep your whole family healthy as you grow and change. We support patients of every age in navigating their health care journey, helping to make transitions between care stages simple and seamless. In addition, we can help manage your continuing care after a major surgery or procedure. We are committed to promoting your family’s lifelong health and well-being, delivering trusted care in your community.

A primary care provider is a doctor you see for any health concerns. Primary care doctors include family medicine doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs). Internal medicine providers, also known as internists, are also primary care providers. They offer comprehensive care similar to a PCP and can also assist with managing your recovery after surgery.

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Share information with your doctor about your past illnesses, surgeries, ongoing medical conditions and any other doctors you currently see. To make the most of your visit, bring a list of questions or concerns to your appointment.

Our care team includes internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). They’re focused on building long-term relationships with you and your family. We treat acute illnesses, help manage chronic conditions and focus on prevention and education to support your overall health.

An advanced practice provider (APP) is a health care professional who has advanced education and clinical training, allowing them to take on a broader scope of practice and perform tasks traditionally carried out by physicians. This category includes nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).

These professionals play a crucial role in providing health care services, including diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications and offering preventive care.

At Internal Medicine – Dignity Health Medical Group in Bakersfield, you can receive care for a full range of conditions, from common to complex. Specialists may diagnose and treat problems such as:

• Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)

• Asthma

• Chronic illness

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Heart failure

• High blood pressure

• Infectious diseases and illnesses, such as flu

• Joint pain

• Lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Minor injuries

• Women’s health conditions, such as breast changes, endometriosis and menopause

• Seasonal allergies

Our specialists provide a comprehensive range of primary care and complex medical services for adults, including:

• Bloodwork and lab services

• Chronic disease management

• General well visits

• Geriatric care

• Heart care

• Immunizations

• In-person and virtual visits (telehealth)

• Joint injections

• Men’s health care

• Palliative care

• Point-of-care testing

• Sick visits

• Simple skin biopsy

• Cancer screenings

• Ultrasound

• Women’s health care, including Pap tests and pelvic exams

• Weight management

Our geriatric medicine doctors specialize in caring for conditions that develop as you age. We understand your changing needs and tailor our services to meet you where you are. Our care includes:

• General well visits

• Home health care

• Mental health care

• Risk assessments

Internal Medicine – Dignity Health Medical Group in Bakersfield accepts many major health insurance plans. Before your visit, we recommend confirming your coverage, eligibility and benefits directly with your health plan.

If you have any questions about the insurance plans we accept, please contact our office. Our staff is happy to help and answer any questions you may have.

At Internal Medicine – Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, CA, we have a multilingual phone line to assist all non-English-speaking patients. This language and interpretation service is free of charge and available throughout the year.