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Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
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Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.

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Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from University Of Mumbai, Seth G.S. Medical College, India in 1997 and completed a residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, California.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kakarla also speaks Hindi, Spanish, Tamil and Telugu. Dr. Kakarla is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 336-0920
  2. 2 Dignity Health Provider Resources
    4550 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Tamil
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Mumbai, Seth G.S. Medical College, India
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood, New Jersey
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, California
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kakarla's profile.

Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. Sudhir Kakarla, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown - Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA