Dr. Afif George Elias MD
Family Practitioner
9900 Stockdale Hwy Suite 203 Bakersfield CA, 93311About
Dr. Afif Elias is a family practitioner practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Elias specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Elias possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1988
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1988
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Medicine
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Vascular Disease
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