Overview
In today's complex medical environment, I take pride in caring for my patients for life - in the office or clinic, during hospitalization and intensive care, and in nursing homes. When other medical specialists, such as surgeons or obstetricians, are involved, I coordinate my patient's care and manage difficult medical problems associated with that care.I provide primary and consultative medical care for family members ages 15 and older. For over 35 years, I have concentrated on diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses. I'm a firm believer in comprehensive care and practices in evidence-supported medicine. I believe strongly in the benefits of preventive medicine and taking the time to know each of my patients.As an internist, I'm equipped to deal with a patient's problem, whether common or rare or simple or complex. I'm specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike simultaneously. I also bring patients an understanding of wellness (disease prevention and the promotion of health), women's health, substance abuse, and mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.
Dr. Nizar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Sunken Fontanelles, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Insurance
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Locations
9500 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Adventist Health Delano
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Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi
Being asked to help a person who is suffering or even just concerned is a huge responsibility, but more than that it is an honor. Listening must come before talking or acting. The patient is the source of the most important pieces of information related to their health. We must first connect with the patient in order to assist them because medicine is primarily a human endeavor. Dr. Strategos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Lung Metastases.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Familial HypertensionDr. Nizar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Nizar isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- SitosterolemiaDr. Nizar isAdvanced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Sunken FontanellesDr. Nizar isAdvanced. Learn about Sunken Fontanelles.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Nizar isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AnemiaDr. Nizar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Aphthous StomatitisDr. Nizar isExperienced. Learn about Aphthous Stomatitis.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Nizar isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Nizar isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.