The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Arthritis
    Advanced in Arthritis
    9300 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Coppola began practicing in Bakersfield in 1983. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and his medical degree at the University of Southern California before returning to UCI as a resident.Dr. Coppola's specialties include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, anterior hip replacement, and total joint replacements of the hip and knee. Dr. Coppola believes in using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. He also treats a variety of sports related injuries and fracture care.He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has been a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery since 1986. He is past president of the Kern County Medical Society and past chief of staff of Mercy Hospitals. Dr. Coppola has held many leadership positions in community health organizations, including serving on the community board of directors for Mercy Hospitals.Dr. Coppola enjoys fly-fishing in the Sierras and off-roading in his spare time.Hello. We welcome the chance to help you feel your best. Excellent, comprehensive and affordable health care, delivered with compassion, is what we stand for. Since our founding, we've made it our goal to create an environment that meets each patient's physical, mental, and spiritual needs. We also believe this healing philosophy promotes the well-being of our staff and the places they serve.Dignity Health Mercy's Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center is made up of top orthopedic surgeons in the local area, caregivers and staff who deliver comprehensive care to our diverse community.Through teamwork and innovation, faith and compassion, advocacy and action, our team at Mercy's Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center endeavor every day to keep you happy, healthy, and whole. Dr. Coppola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Coppola is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Coppola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Southern California Orthopedic Institute

    5201 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karl Balch is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Balch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Balch is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Balch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Arthritis
    Orthopedics

    Kern Medical

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arturo Gomez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arthritis?

    Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis

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      Advanced in Arthritis
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Sumeet Bhinder M.D. Inc

      6001 Truxtun Ave, Ste A160, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Punjabi, Spanish

      Sumeet Bhinder is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bhinder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Bhinder is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Sam Ratnayake, MD Inc.

      7879 Rosedale Hwy, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Saman Ratnayake is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ratnayake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Pityriasis Rosea, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ratnayake is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Ratnayake is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Carlos A. Alvarez, MD Private Practice

      5400 Aldrin Ct, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Stephen T. Strategos, MD Private Practice

      4909 Centennial Plaza Way, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      For me, providing patient care must involve a few ingredients. First, creating a comforting and trusting relationship is paramount to effective communication. Second, developing a plan of care that is tailor made for each patients needs will help address the concerns of each individual patient. Lastly, Integrating experience with evidence-based medicine, without losing focus of what is important to the patient, ultimately will produce favorable outcomes and satisfaction. Dr. Strategos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Strategos is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Strategos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Nadim Sarkies M.D. Inc.

      2001 F St, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nadim Sarkies is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sarkies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | General Surgery
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Orthopedics | General Surgery

      Kern County Hospital Authority

      3551 Q St, Ste 101, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Eagan is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Eagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Eagan is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Office

      212 Coffee Rd Ste 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ricardo Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Sinusitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Emerald Family Medical Group Inc

      212 Coffee Rd, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rocky Chavez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chavez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

      5401 White Ln, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Francis Arenas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Arenas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Matthew M. Malerich, M.D., Incorporated

      9300 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 300, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Malerich is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Malerich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Scaphoid Non-Union, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Malerich is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      ELIASmedical

      9900 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 203, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Afif Elias is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Elias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Elias is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Elias is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Mercy Southwest Hospital

      400 Old River Rd, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      P Chandrasekaran is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Chandrasekaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis
      Family Medicine

      Centric Health

      4531 Buena Vista Rd, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pericarditis. Dr. Campbell is board certified in Family Medicine.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      What is the definition of Arthritis?

      Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

      When should I see an Arthritis doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Arthritis doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Arthritis doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Arthritis doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arthritis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Arthritis doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Arthritis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Arthritis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Arthritis doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Arthritis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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