I work in partnership with patients, offering high-quality, and individualized care with compassion. I believe communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Please contact our office with additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Dr. Alam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Hany Aziz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Coccidioidomycosis.

Alpha Anders is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Anders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Mary Magalong is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Magalong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Gastrostomy.

Here at San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc., our mission is to offer the best quality care to those we serve with a commitment to excel-lence in all that we do. Our goal is to offer services that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, and accessible manner to those in our community. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

I am truly blessed to be able to practice in Bakersfield, my first and only job since completing my training at the University of California, San Diego.  Heart and lung surgery is very complex, and I believe that the only person qualified to assess and evaluate surgical patients is the surgeon himself.  Therefore, you, the patient, and I will make all critical decisions.  Please feel free to call the office to schedule an appointment with me. Dr. Paw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

My philosophy when providing consultation and medical care to my patients centers on excellent communication and excellent outcomes.  I will take the time to clearly discuss all treatment options, my recommendations, details of surgical intervention/recovery and to answer all your questions.  Your evaluation and care will ALWAYS be provided by me, not a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Dr. Peck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Bashir Akhavan-Tafti is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Akhavan-Tafti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Neeraj Agnihotri is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Agnihotri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

Donald Cornforth is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Cornforth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, Headache, and Stroke.

Amir Kashefi is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kashefi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Osteoarthritis, Venous Insufficiency, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Stephen Hecht is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Breast Lump.

Mark Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Apoplexy, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Kusum Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Orlando Micheli is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Micheli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Rajan Goyal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Pramil Vaghasia is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Vaghasia has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.