
Ambika Softa, MD
Internal Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Punjabi
- Spanish
- Urdu
- Hindi
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Ambika Softa
About The Provider
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Primary Care: Adventist Health Physicians Network
- 9900 Stockdale Highway, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- Get Directions
- phone: 661-241-6700
Expertise
Education
BJ Medical College
Medical SchoolNew York Methodist Hospital
Internship ProgramKern Medical Center
Residency ProgramBoard Certifications
Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, 2020Insurance
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Medi-cal
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Foundation for Medical Care- Bakersfield Counties
- Galaxy
- Health Net
- Health Smart
- Kern Health Systems/Kern Family
- Kern Legacy Health Plan
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Networks By Design
- Premier Physicians Alliance IPA
- Tricare
- Triwest1
- UHC
- Universal Health Care IPA
- Western Growers
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 out of 5
221 ratings, 46 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
I have a great doctor she takes the time to explain what I need and for what each medication is for I would recommend her to everyone needing a good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
I like that Dra cares about everything being understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
I have been seeing Dr. Softa for almost 3 years now and I am quite happy with her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
I would recommend my primary care doctor she listens carefully to all my concerns and answers my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Very good vives
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
I love the kindness and trust of the Dr. because I can ask questions and not come with doubts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
My primary care provider was caring and listened to all my health concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Softa always listens to me and trys to explain things to me so i understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
I have been with Dr. Ambika Softa for many years, and I plan on staying with her as long as I can. She is the best.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Doesn't even look at you. Not welcoming. Doesn't converse with you just charts the whole time and makes assumptions about you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
She's caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Softa always makes sure I understand everything and answers any questions I have. Would highly recommend to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Doctor was very nice Listened to all my needs and very helpful and thorough taking time to communicate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I've had nothing but exceptional care at Dr. Softa's office. Dr. Softa takes the time to listen, explain, and ensure I feel comfortable every step of the way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr. Ambika was fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Doctor Ambika Softa is very knowledgeable and listened to all my concerns carefully, and responded clearly, and appropriately addressed all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
The doctor is the best. Always listens to me and cares about her patients. Always providing the best care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
She is the best
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Doctor discredited my statements and symptoms and put me down at every appointment. I had to fight for referrals and for medications. She ordered images that she refused to look at. Then, when another provider ordered images and found something, she credited the findings to "my positioning." She is very apathetic. She broke my spirit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Always have open dialogue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
The experience is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
My experience was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
She's my favorite Doctor
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
Generally, the doctor has been polite and listened to my questions, concerns and comments. However, on this visit that was not the case. I felt as though I was talked over and interrupted several times during my visit. Further, there seemed to be a communication problem. When I was asked where my prescriptions should be sent I answered that all should go to my usual pharmacy, however one of them has to go to another particular pharmacy, as they are the only pharmacy that can supply this particular prescription. The doctor told me that's too confusing. I reiterated that one prescription is a compound, which is why it can't go to my main pharmacy, which doesn't fill compounds. The doctor reiterated that it's confusing and I need to "tell the girls". I told her I tell them every time and, I'm always told that they'll notate it in my chart, yet my compound often gets sent to my main pharmacy, which, again, does not fill compounds. She then said, "It's confusing - you should tell them every time." She then asked me who prescribes this compound medication and I answered that she does and has for quite some time. I felt that more than a few topics became argumentative as this topic did. I left feeling that I'd been scolded and disrespected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
My doctor is a good listener. She gives good answers.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
I'm not sure what the issue was during my visit. I didn't feel like I was being heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Dr. Ambika Softa is the best Primary Doctor I could ever have.What sets her apart from others is her genuine care for my well-being. She never rush through appointments and always provide me with clear next steps for any treatments or tests.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Dr. Ambika Softa takes the time to know her patients and is caring in a genuine way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
Really tried to understand prescription needs and effects
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Best experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Best experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Nice and caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Dr. Ambika Softa always listen to my complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very attentive provider and excellent bedside manners
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
I really like my doctor. She is very thoughtful and listens to my concerns. She advices and,always answers my questions in a kind manner. Before she leaves the room she always excuses herself with,"See you on your next appointment". She gives her full attention to her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
They give me confidence with their way of attending.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2024
Exceptionally attentive, throughal, patient, knowledgeable, helpful, patient and encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
I love all the people there. They are so awesome, and they all work together. I love my doctor she's very good .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
Very caring doctor. She explains things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
I love my provider she always listens to me and always makes me feel better she gives me everything I need to feel better and I couldn't be any more happier with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Thank you Dr. Softa because you take care of my health also referring me to specialists that I need.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Very good service.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Appointment scheduled for 9am and did not get into contact with the provider until 9:42am.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
My doctor always shows concern and gives good directions.