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Best Psychiatrists in Bakersfield

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated November 14, 2024

Introduction to Psychiatry in Bakersfield

Overview of Psychiatry as a Medical Specialty

Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health, including substance use disorders.

Psychiatrists in Bakersfield treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction.

Importance of Mental Health Care in Bakersfield

Mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being for Bakersfield residents. Access to quality psychiatric care can significantly improve individual and community health outcomes.

Proper mental health care can lead to improved relationships, increased productivity, and better physical health for Bakersfield residents.

The Psychiatric Landscape in Bakersfield

Bakersfield offers a range of psychiatric services, including outpatient clinics, hospital-based care, and specialized treatment programs. The city is home to numerous qualified psychiatrists with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

While Bakersfield has made strides in mental health care provision, there are ongoing efforts to improve access to services and reduce stigma surrounding mental health treatment.


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List of Psychiatrists in Bakersfield

Erika Arias

Erika Arias

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

English

Spanish

Rula Health - California

Psychiatry

Anxiety Disorders

Addiction Psychiatry

Halee Fullerton

Halee Fullerton

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Rula Health - California

Psychiatry

Anxiety Disorders

Addiction Psychiatry

Dr. Patricia Wesley

Dr. Patricia Wesley

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Usc/California Medical Center Of Los Angeles (Fellowship Hospital, 1990)

Los Angeles County/Usc Medical Center, Los Angeles, Ca (Residency Hospital, 1988)

Hahnemann University, Philadelphia (Medical School, 1981)

Cheyney State University of Pennsylvania (Undergraduate School, 1979)

English

Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Developmental Disabilities Psychology

Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling

Anxiety Disorders

Brain Injury Psychiatry

DM

Dr. David Manno

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Preventive Medicine

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (Medical School, 2002)

English

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center

Psychiatry

Addiction Medicine

SR

Dr. Salvador Del Rosario

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 353-4000

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UCLA San Fernando Valley Psychiatry (Internship Hospital)

Northwestern University (Undergraduate School)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Undergraduate School)

UCLA Cedars Sinai Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Fellowship Hospital, 2006)

UCLA San Fernando Consult Liaison Psychiatry (Fellowship Hospital, 2004)

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Medical School, 1999)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Pediatric Psychiatry

Psychiatry

MM

Dr. Mohammed Shahriar Molla

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2005)

McP & Hahnemann Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2003)

Dhaka Medical College (Medical School, 1986)

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

ST

Dr. Sean Thomas

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

DH

Dr. David Harmon

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

University of north texas (Medical School, 1989)

English

Psychiatry

ZM

Dr. Zoe Martinez

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(323) 676-1233

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of California at San Diego (Medical School, 2001)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

CI

Dr. Conrado Sevilla III

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1987)

English

Mission Community Hospital

Psychiatry

SE

Dr. Setare Eslami

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Kaweah Health Medical Center

Psychiatry

GS

Dr. Gurpreet Sandhu

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (M.A.H.E.) MANGAL (Medical School, 2004)

English

Kaweah Health Medical Center

Psychiatry

SX

Dr. Shiquan Xiong

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL / RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL (Medical School, 2007)

English

Psychiatry

JF

Dr. Jose Flores-Lopez

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Stanford University (Medical School, 1981)

English

Spanish

Psychiatry

AB

Dr. Ashhar Bhurgri

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Saba University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2015)

English

Southern Inyo Hospital

Psychiatry

AL

Dr. Anca Luminare

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Craiova Faculty of Medicine (Medical School, 2004)

English

UC Davis Medical Center

Psychiatry

MB

Dr. Mandeep Bagga

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2012)

English

Kaweah Health Medical Center

Psychiatry

JT

Dr. Jaspinder Tahim

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2011)

English

Psychiatry

AS

Dr. Adam Shafer

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(702) 790-2701

English

MountainView Hospital

Psychiatry

Dr. Mehr Karamat

Dr. Mehr Karamat

5.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2013)

English

Hindi

Urdu

Psychiatry

MG

Dr. Mark Giesbrecht

4.7

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2000)

English

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

LD

Dr. Luigi Dulanto

4.5

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(575) 588-9506

PERUVIAN UNIVERSITY CAYETANO HEREDIA / ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1996)

English

Lincoln County Medical Center

Psychiatry

SH

Dr. Sahana Huq

4.3

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

DHAKA UNIVERSITY / BANGLADESH MEDICAL COLLEGE (BMSRI) (Medical School, 1994)

English

Psychiatry

JG

Dr. Jagdeep Garewal

4.1

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University Kans Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1997)

University Kans Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1994)

BHOPAL UNIVERSITY / GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1991)

English

Hindi

Mountains Community Hospital

Kern Valley Healthcare District

Psychiatry

GF

Dr. Gerard Fernando

4.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

St. Georges University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2012)

English

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

ST

Dr. Smita Thakkar

4.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(408) 295-8111

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

BOMBAY CENTER / DR D.Y. PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1997)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

SS

Dr. Sarabjit Singh

4.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(973) 316-1802

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI / COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (Medical School)

English

Saint Clare's Denville Hospital

St. Mary's General Hospital

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Dr. Alcira Sahami

Dr. Alcira Sahami

3.8

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Stanford Hospitals and Clinics (Fellowship Hospital, 2006)

Stanford Hospitals and Clinics (Residency Hospital, 2004)

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2001)

Stanford Hospitals and Clinics (Internship Hospital, 2001)

English

Spanish

Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

Adventist Health Bakersfield

Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

EB

Edwards Bright

3.8

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 310-3688

University of Phoenix (2003)

California State University Bakersfield (Undergraduate School, 2000)

English

Good Samaritan Hospital

Pediatric Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Psychiatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

JW

Dr. Jacqueline Wiebe

3.7

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 1994)

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Ildiko Kovacs

Dr. Ildiko Kovacs

3.7

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Hungarian

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNITED HUNGARIAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL (Medical School, 1988)

English

Hungarian

UC San Diego Medical Center

Psychiatry

KL

Dr. Kingwai Lui

3.7

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

RM

Dr. Raul Mendoza

3.6

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST / RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (Medical School, 1981)

English

Good Samaritan Hospital

Psychiatry

BM

Dr. Bentson McFarland

3.5

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Washington (Medical School, 1979)

English

Plumas District Hospital

Psychiatry

PB

Dr. Paul Bong

3.5

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Korean

University of California at Berkeley (Medical School, 1993)

English

Korean

Psychiatry

RG

Dr. Ravi Goklaney

3.5

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi

New England Medical Center Hosps (Residency Hospital)

Oh State University Hospital (Residency Hospital)

English

Hindi

Psychiatry

Dr. Phacharawut Kanchananakhin

Dr. Phacharawut Kanchananakhin

3.4

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Thai

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Saint Gabriel's College (Undergraduate School)

University of Hawaii-Geriatric Psychiatry (Fellowship Hospital, 2006)

Washington University In Saint Louis (2003)

Washington University In St.Louis (Residency Hospital, 2003)

National Institute Of Mental Health, Thailand (Internship Hospital, 1997)

Chulalongkorn University, Faculty Of Medicine (Medical School, 1996)

Royal College of Psychiatrists, Thailand ()

English

Thai

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

Psychiatry

Addiction Psychiatry

Geriatric Psychiatry

Behavioral Neurological Psychiatry

Dr. Thomas Johnson

Dr. Thomas Johnson

3.3

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine (Medical School, 1993)

English

French Hospital Medical Center

Psychiatry

Dr. Barbara Huynh

Dr. Barbara Huynh

3.1

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Texas Tech University HSC (Residency Hospital, 2010)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2010)

Texas Tech University, Health Sciences Center (Internship Hospital, 2007)

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Medical School, 2005)

California State University, Los Angeles (Undergraduate School, 2000)

Mt. San Antonio College (1996)

English

Oroville Hospital

Psychiatry

RS

Dr. Rizwana Shaheen

3.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Karachi / Sind Medical College (Medical School)

Ohio State University|OSU Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2001)

Drexel University College of Med (MCP Hahnemann), Philadelphia|Drexel University College of Medicine (Residency Hospital, 1999)

Jinnah Postgrad Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1991)

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Urdu

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Addiction Psychiatry

RD

Dr. Raymund David

3.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hmong, Spanish

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Santo Tomas (Medical School, 1993)

English

Hmong

Spanish

Valley Children's Hospital

Psychiatry

Neurology

Addiction Psychiatry

Pediatrics

Dr. Vicki Berkus

Dr. Vicki Berkus

3.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University Ariz (Residency Hospital, 1994)

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Medical School, 1990)

English

Psychiatry

Addiction Medicine

Eating Disorders

FI

Dr. Frederic Rowe II

3.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 322-1021

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS (Medical School, 1986)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

LV

Dr. Luis Velosa

3.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(559) 733-8416

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF THE VALLEY / DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCE (Medical School, 1967)

English

Spanish

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

UK

Dr. Uzma Khan

3.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Allama Iqbal Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore (Medical School, 1991)

English

Psychiatry

GF

Dr. Gary Farber

3.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

St. Georges University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1984)

English

Psychiatry

RB

Dr. Ruby Bayan

2.8

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(707) 269-9590

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST / RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (Medical School, 1979)

English

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

VD

Dr. Veena Doddakashi

2.6

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 431-1555

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE (Medical School, 1989)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

AM

Dr. Albert Ma

2.5

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 323-6410

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Illinois College of Medicine (Medical School, 1997)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

DW

Dr. David Weinstein

2.3

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

American Board of Dermatology

Barnes Jewish Hospital (Residency Hospital)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

Vet Affairs Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (Medical School, 1982)

English

Kern Medical Center

Addiction Psychiatry

Internal Medicine

Psychiatry

Dermatology

SJ

Dr. Sharmin Jahan

2.3

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Bengali

Phone

(661) 326-2248

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center (Internship Hospital)

Dhaka Medical College (Medical School)

Kern Med Ctr-Ucla (Fellowship Hospital, 2011)

English

Bengali

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Pediatric Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Telepsychiatry

RS

Dr. Richard Schenkman

2.3

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(661) 324-2488

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Ucla-Neuro Psyc Inst (Fellowship Hospital, 1985)

Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1983)

Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine (Internship Hospital, 1981)

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (Medical School, 1978)

University of Rochester (Undergraduate School, 1969)

English

Spanish

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

AT

Dr. Ashish Tambar

2.3

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(855) 323-2700

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2010)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

FS

Dr. Franco Seo

2.3

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF ZULIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 2001)

English

Spanish

Psychiatry

EG

Dr. Ernest De Guzman

2.2

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

UNIVERSITY C.E.T.E.C. / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1988)

English

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

Psychiatry

DP

Dr. Dashrath Patel

2.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 459-1900

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

B. J. Medical College (BJMC) (Medical School, 1991)

English

Adventist Health Bakersfield

Psychiatry

JH

Dr. Jehan Helmi

2.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

KING ABDUL AZIZ UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED SCIENCE (Medical School, 2006)

English

Psychiatry

IM

Dr. Iyengar Malini

1.9

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 1972)

English

Psychiatry

JK

Dr. Jaswant Khokhar

1.7

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

UNIVERSITY D'ALGER / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY (Medical School, 2005)

English

Psychiatry

JM

Dr. Janak Mehtani

1.7

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Japanese, Persian

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1971)

English

Japanese

Persian

Psychiatry

CD

Dr. Connor Duong

1.6

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (Medical School, 2006)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Addiction Psychiatry

Adult Psychiatry

RD

Dr. Rahi Daneshvar

1.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Preventive Medicine

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

QAZVIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH SERVICES / QAZVIN MEDICAL SCHOOL (Medical School, 1999)

English

Kaweah Health Medical Center

Psychiatry

Addiction Medicine

Brain Injury Medicine

SM

Dr. Samantha Madziarski

1.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

SP

Dr. Shailesh Patel

1.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

B. J. Medical College (BJMC) (Medical School, 1991)

English

Psychiatry

KD

Dr. Komal Desai

1.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

B. J. Medical College (BJMC) (Medical School, 1992)

English

Psychiatry

BDS

Belinda De Shay

1.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

AS

Dr. Asarulislam Syed

1.0

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1977)

English

Spanish

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

SB

Dr. Shabnam Balali

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (Medical School)

English

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

RS

Dr. Raman Sandhu

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(800) 300-6664

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

NA

Dr. Nicholas Athanasiou

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(818) 832-2400

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine (Medical School, 2008)

English

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

TA

Dr. Taiwo Adefemi

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(917) 634-5311

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 2007)

English

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Allison Davies-Uppal

Allison Davies-Uppal

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

West Coast University (Undergraduate School, 2021)

Westcoast University (2018)

Maric College Of Medical Careers (Medical School, 2004)

English

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Psychiatry

Anxiety Disorders

Brain Injury Psychiatry

CF

Dr. Carlos Fernandez

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

NB

Dr. Naga Satish Bodapati

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(703) 552-2722

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

AA

Dr. Ammar Ahmad

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

TS

Dr. Towhid Salam

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 326-5411

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

DHAKA UNIVERSITY / BANGLADESH MEDICAL COLLEGE (BMSRI) (Medical School, 1995)

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

MK

Dr. Michael Kase

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Kern Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2013)

Kern Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2011)

Kern Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2007)

Medical College of Wisconsin (Medical School, 2006)

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

NM

Dr. Nandhini Madhanagopal

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1998)

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

JP

Dr. Jesus Perez

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 326-5411

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Medical School, 2010)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

KM

Dr. Khoa Mai

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

PL

Dr. Philip Lee

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 635-2950

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

NP

Dr. Neha Patel

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 635-1354

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

ML

Dr. Matthew Louie

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 723-4260

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Dr. Bernice Ponce De Leon

Dr. Bernice Ponce De Leon

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Southern California (Fellowship Hospital, 2023)

University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (Unlv) (Residency Hospital, 2021)

Touro University-Nevada (Medical School, 2018)

University of California at Berkeley (Undergraduate School, 2014)

Duke University (2011)

English

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Anxiety Disorders

MM

Dr. Matthew McKenna

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 616-4170

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

State University of New York at Buffalo (Medical School, 2003)

English

McLaren Macomb

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

SV

Dr. Sarayu Vasan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(661) 326-2248

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

RP

Dr. Ranjit Padhy

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Residency Hospital, 2006)

Stanford University (Fellowship Hospital, 2004)

St Francis General Hospital (Internship Hospital, 2002)

Mkcg Medical College (Medical School, 1986)

Khallikote College, India (Undergraduate School, 1980)

English

Hindi

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

Pediatric Psychiatry

GO

Dr. Garth Olango

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Kern Medical Center

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

EI

Dr. Ehireme Ibazebo

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

YISHUI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1991)

English

Adventist Health Delano

Psychiatry

JG

Dr. Jerome Grose

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Meharry Medical College (Medical School, 1976)

English

Psychiatry

MB

Dr. Matthew Bryan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Kaweah Health Medical Center

Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Psychiatry

AS

Dr. Ahsan Sohel

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2015)

English

Psychiatry

SP

Dr. Sarah Pospos

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

MG

Dr. Marsha Guerra

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

KD

Dr. Khosh Darrow

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

AS

Dr. Artur Saakyan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

AK

Dr. Angad Kahlon

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

AR

Dr. Awtar Rathore

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

MK

Dr. Michael Kabar

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS (Medical School, 1986)

English

Arabic

Psychiatry

NK

Dr. Nakisa Kiai

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

DB

Dr. Daniel Bristow

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Kansas School of Medicine (Medical School, 2010)

English

Psychiatry

DB

Dr. Diana Botezan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Medical School, 1989)

English

Psychiatry

TJ

Dr. Thomas Campi Jr

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Andrea Steele

Dr. Andrea Steele

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

GS

Dr. Goli Shenasan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

ML

Dr. Matthew Louie

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

JZ

Dr. Jaafar Chikh Ismail Zada

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Medical School, 1988)

English

Psychiatry

TW

Dr. Tyler Wheeler

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

SS

Dr. Sherry Syed

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

JG

Dr. Japsharan Gill

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(510) 346-7500

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2011)

English

Highland Hospital

Psychiatry

JS

Dr. Juan Sosa

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Good Samaritan Hospital

Psychiatry

TT

Dr. Tyler Torrico

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

HC

Dr. Homero Camacho

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

CS

Dr. Chandan Samra

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

DS

Dr. David Scott

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(209) 221-5177

Case Western Reserve University (Medical School, 1982)

English

Psychosomatic Medicine

Psychiatry

VF

Dr. Vilma Fucanan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

MATIAS H. AZNAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE INCORPORATED (Medical School, 1978)

English

Psychiatry

JS

Dr. Jasbir Singh

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 2008)

English

Memorial Medical Center

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

Psychiatry

MG

Dr. Michael Gershon

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (Medical School, 1975)

English

Psychiatry

RG

Dr. Rose Gustilo

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (Medical School, 1964)

English

Psychiatry

AG

Dr. Alvan Gendein

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS (Medical School, 1960)

English

Psychiatry

JO

Dr. Jaime Ortiz

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1992)

English

Psychiatry

HW

Heather Watterlond

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

YH

Dr. Yu-Hsi Hu

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

ECLECTIC MEDICINE UNIVERSITY (Medical School, 2015)

English

Psychiatry

YK

Dr. Yi-Tian Kiong

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF NEWFOUNDLAND (Medical School, 2013)

English

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

SH

Dr. Seyed Hosseini

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Damien Lee Young

Dr. Damien Lee Young

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

St. George's University (Medical School)

English

Psychiatry

SA

Dr. Sara Abdijadid

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2010)

English

Kern Medical Center

Psychiatry

FD

Dr. Forrest Doan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

VY

Dr. Violet Yeager

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(888) 852-6672

English

Psychiatry

GN

Dr. Gurkaron Nijjar

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

PM

Dr. Purificacion Marquez

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Psychiatry

SG

Dr. Shabeg Gondara

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2011)

English

Highland Hospital

Psychiatry

VS

Dr. Vimal Satodiya

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

BHAVNAGAR UNIVERSITY BHAVNAGAR / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 2007)

English

Psychiatry

SR

Dr. Sarojini Rajguru

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 1959)

English

Psychiatry

TN

Dr. Tam Nguyen

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Kansas School of Medicine (Medical School, 2004)

English

Psychiatry

MN

Dr. Michael Ntim

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

EM

Dr. Ekram Michiel

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

KASR EL AINI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO (Medical School, 1976)

English

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Psychiatry

AM

Dr. Ansar Malik

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

ME

Dr. Michael Essex

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine (Medical School, 2005)

English

Psychiatry

MB

Dr. Minal Bhatia

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

BK

Blair Kim

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

JS

Dr. Judith Sherman

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine (Medical School, 1980)

English

Spanish

Seneca District Hospital

Psychiatry

MS

Dr. Muhammad Saleem

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

BAHUDDIN ZAKARIA UNIVERSITY / NISHTAR MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1995)

English

Psychiatry

RD

Dr. Rene Delgadillo

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

St. Georges University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2010)

English

Spanish

Psychiatry

RB

Dr. Rossano Bangasan

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Tagalog

Phone

(661) 868-6600

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

MUSC Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2003)

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2002)

Hahnemann University Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1999)

Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (Medical School, 1985)

Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (Undergraduate School, 1981)

English

Tagalog

Kern Medical Center

Adult Psychiatry

Psychiatry

SK

Dr. Shreedevi Keni

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1974)

English

Psychiatry

JW

Dr. Julie Wilcox

N/A

Bakersfield, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Loma Linda University (Medical School, 1995)

English

Psychiatry

Choosing a Psychiatrist in Bakersfield

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Psychiatrist

Qualifications and Certifications

  • Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Educational background and specializations
  • Continuing education and professional development

Experience and Expertise

  • Years of practice in psychiatry
  • Specializations in specific mental health conditions
  • Familiarity with various treatment modalities

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Overall star rating and number of reviews
  • Specific feedback on bedside manner and effectiveness
  • Consistency of positive reviews over time

Accessibility and Communication

  • Office location and hours
  • Telehealth options
  • Language capabilities

Steps in the Psychiatrist Selection Process

Research Potential Providers

  • Utilize online directories and healthcare platforms
  • Check psychiatrist profiles on hospital websites
  • Consult with primary care physicians for referrals

Verify Credentials and Insurance Compatibility

  • Confirm board certification and state licensing
  • Check if the psychiatrist accepts your insurance
  • Inquire about out-of-pocket costs and payment options

Schedule Initial Consultations

  • Prepare questions about treatment approaches
  • Discuss your specific mental health concerns
  • Assess your comfort level with the psychiatrist

Evaluate and Make a Decision

  • Compare your experiences with different psychiatrists
  • Consider the psychiatrist's treatment philosophy
  • Trust your instincts about the best fit for your needs

Top-Ranked Psychiatrists in Bakersfield

Dr. Mark Giesbrecht

Qualifications and Experience

  • Graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2000
  • Affiliated with Kern Medical Center

Patient Ratings and Reviews

  • 4.7-star rating based on 12 reviews
  • Highest number of reviews among listed psychiatrists

Contact Information

  • Practice location: Bakersfield, CA

Dr. Ravi Goklaney

Qualifications and Experience

  • Completed residencies at New England Medical Center Hospitals and Ohio State University Hospital
  • Multilingual: Speaks English and Hindi

Patient Ratings and Reviews

  • 3.5-star rating based on 33 reviews
  • Highest number of total reviews among listed psychiatrists

Contact Information

  • Practice location: Bakersfield, CA

Dr. Raul Mendoza

Qualifications and Experience

  • Graduated from University of the East / Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in 1981
  • Affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital in Bakersfield

Patient Ratings and Reviews

  • 3.6-star rating based on 19 reviews

Contact Information

  • Practice location: Bakersfield, CA

Dr. Albert Ma

Qualifications and Experience

  • Graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1997
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and general Psychiatry

Patient Ratings and Reviews

  • 2.5-star rating based on 13 reviews

Contact Information

  • Practice location: Bakersfield, CA
  • Phone: (661) 323-6410

Dr. Barbara Huynh

Qualifications and Experience

  • Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2005
  • Completed residency and fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Affiliated with Oroville Hospital

Patient Ratings and Reviews

  • 3.1-star rating based on 13 reviews

Contact Information

  • Practice location: Bakersfield, CA

Finding a Psychiatrist in Bakersfield

The Importance of Mental Health Care

Prevalence of mental health issues

  • Statistics on mental health in Bakersfield and California

Benefits of seeking professional psychiatric help

  • Improved quality of life
  • Better management of mental health conditions

Understanding Psychiatry

Role of psychiatrists in mental health care

  • Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
  • Medication management

Differences between psychiatrists and other mental health professionals

  • Comparison with psychologists, therapists, and counselors

The Psychiatric Landscape in Bakersfield

Overview of psychiatric services available

  • Number of psychiatrists in the area
  • Types of practices (private, hospital-affiliated, etc.)

Common mental health issues addressed

  • Depression, anxiety, addiction, and other prevalent conditions