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Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD

Neurology* Age 54
Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD
3.1 (29 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD is a Neurologist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD

Neurology* Age 54
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD is a Neurologist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Alexan-Shirabad graduated from Universite Laval, Faculte De Medecine in 1998 and completed a residency at Mni/McGill University.Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD is a Neurologist in Bakersfield, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Alexan-Shirabad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Kern Valley Healthcare District. Dr. Alexan-Shirabad has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Migraine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alexan-Shirabad received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Alexan-Shirabad's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alexan-Shirabad also speaks Arabic, Armenian and Spanish. Dr. Alexan-Shirabad is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
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Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Dizziness
Headache
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Parkinsonism
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Nerve Conduction Studies
Aural Migraine
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Myoclonus
Stroke
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Alzheimer's Disease
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pain
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Thoracic Stenosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Vascular Parkinsonism
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Bell's Palsy
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Cluster Headache
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Diabetic Coma
Drug Induced Dystonia
Embolic Stroke
Episodic Cluster Headache
Facial Nerve Disorder
Febrile Convulsion
Hemispacial Neglect
Huntington's Disease
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Loss of Smell and Taste
Meningiomas
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Movement Disorders
Moyamoya Disease
Munchausen Syndrome
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Narcolepsy
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Optic Neuritis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spina Bifida
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Temporal Arteritis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tic Disorders
Tourette's Syndrome
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Electrodiagnostic Procedure
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Lumbar Puncture
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Blocks
Neurological Testing
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Richard Alexan MD Inc.
    4900 Commerce Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Based on 29 Reviews
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1 Star (14)

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Aug 08, 2023
Thorough.. explains in simple laymen terms.... patient with questions.....
arnette demarest — Aug 08, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Armenian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universite Laval, Faculte De Medecine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Laval University
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mni/McGill University
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Az
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alexan-Shirabad's profile.

Dr. Alexan-Shirabad frequently treats the following conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Migraine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Kern Valley Healthcare District.

Yes, Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Kern Valley Healthcare District

    6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA