3 Best Psychiatrists in Bakersfield, CA

“Dr. Ravi Goklaney has over 49 years of experience in the field of psychiatry. He finished his medical degree at Sardar Patel Medical College. He is a distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and their families. Dr. Ravi Goklaney has been recognized for his lifelong commitment to his patients, the psychiatric profession, and his advocacy for legislative changes that enhance the quality of mental health care. He practices at Advanced Medical Psychiatric Services, Inc. They provide optimal, compassionate care that treats every patient as a valued member of their own family.”

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“Dr. Ashhar Bhurgri received his psychiatry residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. He believes in an empathetic patient-centered approach when working with patients. Dr. Ashhar Bhurgri's strengths include working with patients for medication management for mental health conditions. He focuses on medication management of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, opioid use disorder, and adolescent as well as adult ADHD. He practices at Psychiatric Wellness Center. The clinic provides psychiatric evaluations, counseling, medication management, and neurostar TMS therapy. Their staff is well-trained and has significant experience in diagnosing and treating mental disorders and conditions.”

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“Dr. Albert Ma is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, and he obtained his Medical Doctorate and his psychiatry training from the University of Illinois. He received his child psychiatry fellowship at Rush in Chicago. Dr. Albert Ma is fluent in Mandarin and English and works with patients aged six months and up through both telehealth and in-person sessions. He maintains a collaborative relationship with his patients and helps patients make educated treatment decisions. Dr. Albert Ma has been directly involved in developing three psychiatric training programs in the Central Valley. He practices at Arise Psychiatric Medical Group. The clinic offers access to a variety of external resources to support your mental health needs.”

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