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Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD

Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Alexan-Shirabad, MD is a neurologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alexan-Shirabad has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Universite Laval, Faculte De Medecine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

4900 Commerce Dr Bakersfield, CA 93309
Telehealth available
(661) 395-0900

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Alexan-Shirabad is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Tehachapi, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alexan-Shirabad specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Alexan-Shirabad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alexan-Shirabad

3.1

29 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
48%
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
arnette demarest – Aug 08, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sheryl Jane Walker – Apr 05, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
JL – Nov 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
SH – Jun 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 16, 2020
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teri Hernandez in Bakersfield, CA – Mar 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
mryej in taft, CA – Feb 13, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
JR in Tehachapi , CA – Aug 19, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 10, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ron Rosen in Canoga Park, CA – Dec 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield, CA – Sep 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield, CA – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
25 people found this helpful
Helpful
S Akers in Bakersfield, CA – Jun 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Alexan is a diplomate of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of The American Academy of Neurology and the Association of California Neurologist. He takes great pride in staying up to date in the latest advances...read more

  • Neurology

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  • University Az

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Mni/mcgill University

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Enfant Jesus/laval University

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Laval University

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • Universite Laval, Faculte De Medecine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Richard Alexan MD Inc.4900 Commerce Dr Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr
    Tehachapi, CA 93561
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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