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Dr. Bala Bhat, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Bala Bhat, MD
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Dr. Bala Bhat, MD is an Internist in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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Dr. Bala Bhat, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Arroyo Grande, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Bala Bhat, MD is an Internist in Arroyo Grande, CA.

About

Dr. Bhat graduated from M.R. Mc. Dr. Bala Bhat, MD is an Internist in Arroyo Grande, CA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Bhat currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bhat has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bhat received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Bhat's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bhat is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Muscle Spasm
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Muscle Spasm
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Muscle Spasm
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Bronchitis
Administrative Physical
Anal or Rectal Pain
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Cachexia
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Diarrhea
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Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Hypertension
Strep Throat
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tonsillitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Allergy Testing
Allergy Treatment
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Immunization
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Physical Examination
Vaccination

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Locations

  1. 1 Community Health Centers-Arroyo Grande
    260 Station Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 481-3652
  2. 2 Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Inc
    1205 E Grand Ave Ste H, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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  3. 3 Community Health Centers Del Mar
    2120 Cienaga St, Oceano, CA 93445
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  4. 4 Community Health Centers Mobile Dental Van 3
    2050 S Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bhat
4.0
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Nov 13, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Bhat for almost 30 years. He has always been supportive and on my side. He can always be the one I turn to.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • M.R. Mc
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • San Joaquin Gen
    1994
Internship
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Bhat communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Bhat offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Bhat offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Bhat have free onsite parking?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bala Bhat, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bhat's profile.

Dr. Bala Bhat, MD is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bala Bhat, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA