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Dr. Arun Softa, MD

Dr. Arun Softa, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Arun Softa, MD is an internist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Govt Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

9900 Stockdale Hwy Ste 200 Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 716-2600

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Dr. Softa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Softa

2.5

19 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
26%
26%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
53%
53%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Best Medical Experience – Mar 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sheri Powell – Dec 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Whisper in Bakersfield, CA – Aug 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
19 people found this helpful
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Ms. Howard in Bakersfield, CA – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Arun Softa has been a doctor for 25 years.   He has a passion for helping his patients live a healthier lifestyle, particularly when it comes to diabetes and heart disease.

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  • Internal Medicine

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  • American College Of Physicians

    Fellowship Hospital

  • New York Methodist Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Facp

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015

  • Govt Medical College

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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More than three years ago
Medical Board of California

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Locations

Practice

Adventist Health Physicians Network9900 Stockdale Hwy Ste 200 Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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