Dr. Robert Laughlin, MD
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66 y/o
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Dr. Robert Laughlin, MD is a pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA and has been practicing for 32 years. He specializes in pulmonary disease.
Premier Medical Associates
3838 San Dimas St Ste A250
Bakersfield, CA 93301Insurance Accepted
- ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Bluegrass Family Health
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Delta Health System
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
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Top Care Areas
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Cough
very high
more than 99% of peers
Shortness of Breath
very high
more than 99% of peers
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
very high
more than 99% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
2 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Pulmonary DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
41 Conditions Treated
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Fungal Infections
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Respiratory Failure
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Thrombosis
- Valley Fever
- Wheezing
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20 Procedures
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Biopsy
- Breath Testing
- Bronchoprovocation Test
- Bronchoscopy
- Central Line Insertion
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
- Intubation
- Lung Biopsy
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Pulmonary Procedures
- Respiratory Management
- Spirometry
- Thoracentesis
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
- University of California At BerkeleyUndergraduate School | Graduated 1974
- University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, University Of The EastMedical School | Graduated 1979
- University of Kansas HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1980
- Usc University HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1983
- Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemFellowship Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Robert Laughlin, MD
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Very easy to talk with and very thorough in his diagnosis
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veryl dragoo in Bakersfield , CA – Jul 05, 2018
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First visit 1/2/18 I felt very comfortable when I walked in. The office staff was very friendly, the technician was by far, the best. He helped me a lot. Then I met Dr. Laughlin.. A breath of fresh air to find a physician who truly cares about his patients. There were 3 patients in the...Read More
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1Delores Oliver in Bakersfield, CA – Jan 04, 2018
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One of the most caring doctors in Bakersfield. His office staff is awesome too.
Highly recommended.
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Michele in Bakersfirld, CA – Aug 01, 2017
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Dr Laughin has a common sense approach to wellness!
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1Bakersfield CA – Jun 27, 2017
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Dr. Laughlin has been my doctor for about 7 years, now. I highly recommend him for his knowledge, "bedside manner" and straight-forward talk. See that picture? Yea, he's that friendly. He never seems in a rush.
Very nice office staff and he had his own alb people on site; from bloodwork, to...Read More
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31Frank Daigle in Bakersfield, CA – Mar 03, 2017
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Dr. Laughlin accepts 21 insurance carriers
- ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc.Advantage Health Solutions
- AetnaChoice POSChoice PPOElect Choice EPOGolden ChoiceGolden Choice PPO
- Anthem Blue CrossAnthem Blue Cross of California EPOAnthem Blue Cross PPOPathway X-(PPO) Individual via Exchange/Gold DirectAccessPathway X-(PPO) Individual via Exchange/Platinum DirectAccessPrudent Buyer PPO
- AvMedOpen Access
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield of California PPO
- Bluegrass Family HealthWorker's Compensation WC
- CignaCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Coventry Health Care
- Delta Health System
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA PPO
- Health NetAdvantage Platinum PPOHealth Net POSHealth Net PPOMedicare POSMedicare PPOTricare WC
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto RicoChoice
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- TricareFamily Health Plan PPOStandardTriCare for LifeTricare PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPO
- WellPointWellPoint PPO
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