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Harpal S Bhaika, MD

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Harpal S Bhaika, MD
(9 Reviews)
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5959 TRUXTUN AVE STE 200 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
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(9 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Dr Bhaika was very helpful an took my concerns seriously. I had a colonscopy and was very apprehensive about that, but his staff was awesome and so helpful. I then had a HIDA scan and found out my gallbladder was only operating at 27% so Dr Bhaika referred me to Dr Irani for surgery. Dr Irani was great as was his staff.
by In Tehachapi xxx.xxx.134.211
January 29, 2018
Dr. Bhaika pretty much let me die. The first time I was hospitalized for ulcerative colitis my colon was so inflammed that a thorough colonoscopy could not be given to me. Dr. Bhaika (who was my GI doctor while in the hospital) sent me home a few days later with no further testing and advised me to take several different prescription meds. Well a few weeks later, I ended up back in the hospital more worse than the last stay. My abdominal region was severally bloated and this time I had to get a blood transfusion due to all the blood I had been losing due to ulcerative colitis. Again no major tests were given to me, but he did up my dose of prescription meds and sent me home after a few more days in the hospital. Finally, a few weeks later, I had to be rushed to the ER because my ulcerative colitis turned into toxic mega colon. I had to be cut open from below my breasts all the way down to my pubic region to have my life saved and my dieased colon removed. Dr. Bhaika only came to see me once after my surgery while I was in ICU knocked out from getting out of surgery. After that, he never came to see me the whole two weeks after surgery while I was still in the hospital. I was later discharged from the hospital with the wrong prescription meds because he never came back to advise the hospital staff on what to prescribe. Almost a year later, I no longer choose to let this doctor treat me. I now see a colorectal doctor in LA. After my LA colorectal doctor took a look at my medical records from the past year under Dr. Bhaika's care, he was shocked that I wasn't recommended for surgery from my first hospital stay which would've prevented me to have a horrible surgery due to toxic megacolon.

If you have crohns or ulcerative colitis, stay away from this doctor. You're better off seeing a colorectal specialist down south in LA who will recommend surgery when it's in the early stage for it to be minimally invasive. In my case, surgery was prolonged almost to the point where I lost my life and had to be butchered on the operating table.
by ame1982 xxx.xxx.195.215
July 27, 2014
Was the waiting area spacious?
Yes
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
Among the best I have seen
Is this provider willing to pursue advice from other providers when necessary?
Absolutely! They aren't arrogant at all and are more than willing to pursue advice when necessary
Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
Absolutely! I knew I was being cared for by an expert!
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
No, I don't think so
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.97.154
August 26, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.26.46
July 19, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
by Angela Looper xxx.xxx.26.6
May 17, 2012
Does this provider remember you by name?
No, I always have to remind them
by Anonymous
March 02, 2012
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
Not at all, they were glad to help me with anything I needed
Did this provider ever dismiss your concerns as unimportant?
No, they take every concern of mine seriously
Is this provider willing to pursue advice from other providers when necessary?
Yes, they were willing to ask for advice when necessary
Was it easy to make an appointment with this provider?
Yes
by Anonymous
August 19, 2011
They were so kind and attentive to me. I didn't have to worry about them arguing with me, or contradicting what I had to say, which has been a problem for me at other places. They always return my phone calls quickly. I always know that I'll get a prompt answer to my question. One of the first things I noticed about this business was how many different areas of the building were handicap-accessible. I have been to other places where I couldn't tell how someone in a wheelchair could even enter, but they really spent a lot of time to accommodate people with all different needs. The waiting room here is spacious. I never feel like I have to sit too close to someone or that it is overcrowded. I'm usually somewhat sensitive to the cold, so I was a little worried that their office would be too cold, but it was fine. I was very comfortable the entire time. He is very definite about what needs to be done. I tried to put off a test for the next week, but he said that No the test and my health was more important that the grading of science fair projects! he was right,
by ts
July 27, 2011
Does this provider always put the customer first?
Yes, they always put customers first
Would you refer this provider to a family or friend?
Yes
by Anonymous
June 28, 2011
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