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Dr. Howard Nizar, MD

Dr. Howard Nizar, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Nizar, MD is an internist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Primary Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 103 Bakersfield, CA 93311
Telehealth available
(661) 665-7940

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nizar specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Nizar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nizar

4.3
29 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
3%
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3 star
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1 star
17%
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Dr Nizar is very kind and I enjoy talking to him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 13, 2024
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I love Dr Nizar. He listens to my concerns and helps me weigh my options.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 06, 2024
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Dr. Nizar is always a good listener and is interested in my concerns. He explains issues I am concerned about in an easy to understand manner. I never feel rushed.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 28, 2024
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Dr. Nizar has a great team to work with.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 23, 2024
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I've been his patient for probably 20 years.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 10, 2024
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Dr Nizar is the BEST
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 20, 2024
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Attentive, listened, not dismissive, thorough
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 13, 2024
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Dr Nizar is the best! He's thorough and caring.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2024
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Very through and showed empathy
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 25, 2024
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Very good. Dr. Nizar is always friendly and professional. He takes his time and covers everything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2023
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High level of trust in this Doctor and his care. Trust his judgement knowkege and experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 16, 2023
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I've been with dr nizar for many years he always treats me very well excellent dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 13, 2023
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Dr. Nizar is the best doctor I've ever had kind courteous pays attention
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2023
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Would recommend
Dr. Nizar has been my primary physician for many years. As I've gotten older & had more health issues, he has seen me though each one. Great staff, efficient & never a wait.
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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DeLynne DeLynne Porter – Sep 16, 2023
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Dr. Nizar listens to me, answers my questions, makes recommendations, and I never feel that he is rushing through my appointment.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 12, 2023
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Dr. Nizar is the best doctor we've ever had. We would never have been with him as long as we have if he was not. He's thorough, Harvard trained, and excellent in his skills and his bedside manner. He's gotten us through a variety of both mild and serious illnesses, and we would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mar 13, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr. Nizar for close to 19 years. I have conditions that arise from an uncommon condition for which many doctors do not fully understand the full complexity of the situation. Dr. Nizar does understand the complexity. I have found him to be a very competent doctor that is well versed in many different areas. As a person with a type"A"personality, I attempt to take charge, he is able to explain his reasonings in ways to make me understand and except them. He has been right on each occasion. I guess that is why he is the Doctor and I am the patient
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Bonnie Hubbell in Bakersfield, CA – Oct 03, 2019
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Don’t go here if you have a family member suffering from dementia! My grandma has Dementia and has been really combative. She is in danger of getting kicked out of her second nursing home. My dad suggested medications to help calm her down. The doctor’s response? “I am the doctor here. I will prescribe her what I choose.” He has no compassion for her. He’s still on a power trip. We needed paperwork for her new nursing home and he wouldn’t even give us a date when it would be done. Don’t go to th
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 13, 2018
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Dr. Nizar really cares about his patients and their well-being. Awesome staff. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Bakersfield, CA – Apr 19, 2016
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Dr Nizar explains everything in detail, so that you can understand and he take the time to answer all your questions he's not like other Dr's that are in a hurry to go to the next patient. His staff is kind and friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Napolion Zapata in Bakersfield, CA – Apr 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

In today's complex medical environment, I take pride in caring for my patients for life - in the office or clinic, during hospitalization and intensive care, and in nursing homes. When other medical specialists, such as surgeons or obstetricians,...read more

biography

In today's complex medical environment, I take pride in caring for my patients for life - in the office or clinic, during hospitalization and intensive care, and in nursing homes. When other medical specialists, such as surgeons or obstetricians,...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Primary Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

Primary Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 103 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

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