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Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD
4.7 (106 Ratings)

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Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Kothary graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Kern Medical Center.Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Kothary currently practices at Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Southwest and Adventist Health Bakersfield. Dr. Kothary has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kothary received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 106 times. Dr. Kothary's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kothary also speaks Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Kothary is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Family Medicine & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA
    9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Foot Infection
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genu Varum
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
High Cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Infectious Diseases
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Newborn Jaundice
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Allergy Shots
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Blood Culture for Bacteria
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Skin Lesion
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Flu Shot
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Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Preventive Care
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Lesion Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Viral Culture
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kothary
4.7
Based on 106 Reviews
5 Stars (95)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 17, 2024
My appointment was for an annual physical. I am always very appreciative of Dr Kothary's detailed explanations of the blood test results.
— Oct 17, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD is a family medicine physician in Bakersfield, CA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Family Medicine and Pediatrics.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kern Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kothary's profile.

Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Southwest and Adventist Health Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. Hemmal Kothary, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Kothary has over 25 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Southwest

    400 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

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