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Dr. William Farr, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Dr. William Farr, MD
3.6 (63 Ratings)

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Dr. William Farr, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Dr. William Farr, MD
3.6 (63 Ratings)
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Dr. William Farr, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Farr, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Farr graduated from Fifth Pathway|New York Medical College|Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 2000 and completed a residency at Kern Medical Center.Dr. William Farr, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Farr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Adventist Health Bakersfield. Dr. Farr has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farr received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 63 times. Dr. Farr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Farr also speaks Spanish. Dr. Farr is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Joint Pain
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Limb Pain
Sebaceous Cysts
Immunization Administration
Muscle Spasm
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cachexia
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Constipation
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Muscle Cramping
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Obesity Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
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
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hormone Imbalance
Hydrocele
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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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)
Perimenopause
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Postpartum Depression
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Testosterone Deficiency
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
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, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excisional Biopsy
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer 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
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
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 Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Large Group PPO
  • WellPoint
  • CaliforniaCare HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    PacifiCare HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
    Select Plus HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Net
  • Open Access
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Farr Medical Group Inc.
    8307 Brimhall Rd Ste 1707, Bakersfield, CA 93312

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farr
3.6
Based on 63 Reviews
5 Stars (38)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (20)

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Oct 14, 2022
Dr Farr is the best family practice Dr I’ve ever been to. He listens to you takes his time with you and answers your questions.
Dennis Colbert — Oct 14, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Fifth Pathway|New York Medical College|Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kern Medical Center
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kern Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Farr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farr's profile.

Dr. Farr frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Farr, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Adventist Health Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. William Farr, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA