Dr. Jeffrey Bacon, DO
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39 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Jeffrey Bacon, DO is a rheumatology specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has been practicing for 7 years. He specializes in rheumatology.
Rheumatology Services Medical Group
8329 Brimhall Rd Ste 801
Bakersfield, CA 93312Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Arthritis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Malaise and Fatigue
very high
more than 99% of peers
Autoimmune Diseases
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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1 Specialties
- Rheumatology
2 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine*
- RheumatologyAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board*
62 Conditions Treated
- Amyloidosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Still's Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Trigger Finger
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vascular Disease
- Vasculitis
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
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9 Procedures
- Arthrocentesis
- Bursa Injection
- IV Therapy
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Steroid Injection
- Synvisc® Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Austin CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 2001
- Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2005
- John Peter Smith HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2006
- Plaza Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2009
- Plaza Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Chief Fellow of Rheumatology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, 2010-2011
Media & Publications
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Jeffrey Bacon, DO
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Knowledgeable and compassionate. I’m far better off than before I started seeing Dr Bacon.
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Lisa C in San Luis Obispo, CA – Aug 29, 2018
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I had the worst experience of my life with this doctor. He doesn't listen, and is very dismissive, just like the other reviews say. I spent the worst Christmas holiday of my life because I told him that the medication he prescribe for me was not good and I couldn't take it. He insisted and I had a...Read More
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1Laurie Jones in San Luis Obispo, CA – Aug 23, 2018
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Was originally a patient of his associate but had to see him a handful of times. Would not recommend that you ever see this man! Spent minimal time addressing issues and results,dismissed my diagnosis given to me by his associate and other physicians! Completely unprofessional just grins at you...Read More
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73Crystal hope in Bakersfield,ca – Aug 06, 2017
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He is a great doctor. He was quick in getting me back on a treatment plan after I moved from Southern California. I am doing so good now. It's easy to get in to see him and his staff is very nice and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone.
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52Cheryl Gama in Selma, CA – Mar 21, 2017
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Worst doctor I have ever seen or heard about in my entire medical career. I am shocked that he would ever be interested in patient care seeings he spends maybe 4 minutes with you per visit. I've tried to explain my symptoms, my lab results and physical findings with him and have been repeatedly...Read More
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214IGNORED PATIENT in Bakersfield, CA – Jun 14, 2016
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Bacon accepts 9 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaAdvantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOSelect PPO
- Blue Shield of CaliforniaAccess Plus SavenetBasic Exclusive PPO for Small BusinessBasic PPOEnhanced Exclusive for Small Business HMOLocal Access Plus HMO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health NetBlue & Gold HMOCovered California - Bronze PPOEmployer Group HMOHealth Net PPOIndividual and Family PPO
- MultiPlanKaiser PHCS Network PPOMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOPacifiCare HMO
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