The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near Bakersfield, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Shingles near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 56 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Carlos Quintana
    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Kern County Neurological Medical Group

    1705 28th Street, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Quintana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Jeffrey J. Crowley
    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Jeffrey J. Crowley, M.D., Inc.

    5101 Commerce Dr, Ste 101, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    We are dedicated to providing the best care possible for your skin. We specialize in treating and preventing skin cancer. Additionally, we maintain a busy clinical trial program focusing on psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Jeffrey J. Crowley M.D. Inc.

    5101 Commerce Dr Ste 101, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Totoraitis is a Dermatologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Totoraitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4100 Empire Dr Ste 120140, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Raskin is an Internal Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Raskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Maheep Virdi, M.D. & Associates

    8307 Brimhall Rd, Ste 1702, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maheep Birdi is a Neurologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Birdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Seizures. Dr. Birdi is currently accepting new patients.

    Carlos A. Alvarez
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, Peptic Ulcer, and Hernia Surgery.

    Florencio E. Pangilinan
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Florencio E. Pangilinan, Jr., MD Private Practice

    1916 17th St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Florencio Pangilinan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Pangilinan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pangilinan is currently accepting new patients.

    William F. Baker
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Diana Warren D.O. P.C.

    4580 California Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ju Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cellulitis, and Shingles.

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

    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Sinusitis.

    William E. Gilli
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Coccidioidomycosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Calvin J. Kubo
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Golden Valley Medical Assoc.

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

    Please contact the office for additional information. Dr. Kubo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Ashokkumar R. Ghadia
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Centennial Medical Group, Inc.

    1801 16th St, Ste A, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Yokoyama is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Yokoyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Herpes Zoster Oticus, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Yokoyama is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2203 19th St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosemarie Dellica is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dellica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Headache, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Adventist Health Physicians Network

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

    Vincent Maddela is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Maddela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine-Dignity Health Medical Group-Bakersfield, Ca

    3838 San Dimas St Ste A100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 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 Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Cystitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2701 Chester Ave Ste 101, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Heber is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Heber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

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

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

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

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