The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors near Bakersfield, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Diarrhea near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Harpal S. Bhaika
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Matuk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Rabinder S. Bhogal
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

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

    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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Experienced in Diarrhea

    Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shubhangi Gaikwad is a Pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Gaikwad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Paramvir S. Rahal
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. 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
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krishan is currently accepting new patients.

    William F. Baker
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    William F. Baker Jr., MD & Associates

    3008 Sillect Ave, Ste 240, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Please contact my office to learn more about my care philosophy. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Nadeem A. Goraya
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care & Women's Health - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

    3838 San Dimas St, Suite A 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I became a medical physician to be able to help others in their time of need. As a physician, I am blessed with the unique opportunity to care for an individual's health. I'm a member of the California Medical Association and California Academy of Family Physicians Community Involvement. I enjoy teaching at community health engagements. I support American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Every patient is unique and has different goals and needs that require special attention. Dr. Goraya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Bakersfield Endoscopy Center

    1408 Commercial Way, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivaylo Vagliarsky is an Internal Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Vagliarsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Medical

    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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Sarupinder S. Bhangoo
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Sarupinder S. Bhangoo, MD Private Practice

    9508 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 140A, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Bhangoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Tracheitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Saman N. Ratnayake
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Pityriasis Rosea, Hip Replacement, and Splenectomy. Dr. Ratnayake is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Emerald Family Medical Group Inc

    212 Coffee Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armando Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Sinusitis.

    William E. Gilli
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    William E. Gilli, MD Private Practice

    8327 Brimhall Rd, Bldg 700 Ste 704, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gilli is a Bakersfield native. He attended West High School and graduated from the USC School of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Gilli is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCLA teaching at Kern Medical since 1993. At Kern Medical, he has help teach over 300 physicians in the last 25 years. He is also a Fellow at the American College of Physicians. In early 2009, Dr. Gilli underwent a total hip replacement and has returned to running. He is an avid walker, runner, cyclist, and skier.Mesa West Medical goal is to provide top-quality medical care with you as our top priority. We strive to make you very satisfied with our care. Dr. Gilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Coccidioidomycosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Carlos A. Alvarez
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, Peptic Ulcer, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ashokkumar R. Ghadia
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Golden Valley Medical Assoc.

    4813 Coffee Rd, Ste 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Please contact our office for additional information. Thank you. Dr. Ghadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Stephen T. Strategos
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Marilou D. Veloso
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Experienced in Diarrhea

    Riverwalk Pediatric Clinic, Inc

    9508 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 150, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Care is given with dignity to every patient, not only for the treatment of injury and sickness, but for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness as well. Dr. Veloso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, and Kerion Celsi.

    Hasmukh C. Amin
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Experienced in Diarrhea

    Riverwalk Pediatric Clinic, Inc

    9508 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 150, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    To learn more about my care philosophy, please contact my office. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Rotor Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diarrhea?

    Diarrhea is when you pass loose or watery stool.

    When should I see a Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diarrhea 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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