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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Chronic Pancreatitis near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kern County Hospital Authority

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

      Tarun Rustagi is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rustagi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

      5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robin Matuk is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Matuk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Matuk is currently accepting new patients.

      Harpal S. Bhaika
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

      5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Bhaika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Rabinder S. Bhogal
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

      5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.9 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. Bhogal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Hector DeJesus, MD Private Practice

      2323 16th St, Ste 300, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.5 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. Dejesus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, Cellulitis, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      2701 Chester Ave, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Damian Pestana is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Pestana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Amit N. Shah, MD Private Practice

      3550 Q St, Ste 106, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amit Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are VIPoma, Somatostatinoma, Food Allergy, and Bronchiolitis Obliterans.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      3838 San Dimas St, Suite A100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Biserka Matkovic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Matkovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Cystitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kern Gastroenterology Medical Group

      5959 Truxtun Ave, Suite 200, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Neil Bhogal is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Bhogal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Rabinder S. Bhogal, MD, Harpal S. Bhaika, MD, Tabassum A. Chowdhury, MD, Robin A

      5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tabassum Chowdhury is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.

      Nandakumar B. Ravi
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Nandakumar Ravi, M.D., A Professional Corporation

      9870 Brimhall Rd, Ste 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nandakumar Ravi is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ravi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophageal Varices, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ravi is currently accepting new patients.

      Paramvir S. Rahal
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Paramvir S. Rahal, M.D., Inc.

      9802 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 102, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paramvir Rahal is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Menetrier Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Rahal is currently accepting new patients.

      Rajeev Krishan
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Rajeev Krishan, MD Private Practice

      9900 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 208, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Gujarati , Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajeev Krishan is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Krishan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krishan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Rajeev R. Manu M.D. Inc

      9870 Brimhall Rd, Ste 100, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajeev Manu is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Manu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Manu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Paramvir S. Rahal, M.D., Inc.

      9802 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 102, 
      Bakersfield, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Simrita Rahal is an Internal Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Chronic Pancreatitis?

      Pancreatitis is swelling of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis is present when this problem does not heal or recurs and does not improve, gets worse over time, and leads to permanent damage.

      When should I see a Chronic Pancreatitis 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 a Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 a Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Pancreatitis 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 a Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Pancreatitis 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 a Chronic Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Pancreatitis 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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