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Ambika Softa

Ambika Softa, MD

Internal Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
Online Booking
Video Visit
4.5 of 5 stars221 ratings, 46 reviews
Need help scheduling? Call 661-241-6700

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • English

Gender

Female

About Ambika Softa

About The Provider

Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Ambika Softa comes from a family of doctors; her brother and her husband are also physicians. Dr. Softa’s passion is to help her patients live a healthier lifestyle. She is also an advocate for women’s health and preventative medicine as well as the treatment of depression and diabetes. Believing people seeking medical attention should receive both physical and spiritual care, Dr. Softa offers to pray with her patients. She is known for her good sense of humor and believes a smile and a laugh can also be healing. Originally from India, Dr. Ambika Softa is married to Dr. Arun Softa. They are both members of the Adventist Health Physicians Network. The Softas are proud parents to two daughters, one of which has also chosen medicine as her career.

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Primary Care: Adventist Health Physicians Network
    • 9900 Stockdale Highway, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311
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    Expertise

    Education

    BJ Medical College

    Medical School

    New York Methodist Hospital

    Internship Program

    Kern Medical Center

    Residency Program

    Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine

    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, 2020

    Insurance

    Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
    Search plans
    • 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 reviews

    The 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.

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    Average provider Provider showed concern rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider included you in decisions rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 8/8/2025

      I like that Dra cares about everything being understandable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 7/18/2025

      Very good vives

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/29/2025

      My primary care provider was caring and listened to all my health concerns

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      Dr Softa always listens to me and trys to explain things to me so i understand.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/14/2025

      She's caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2025

      Dr. Ambika was fantastic.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 5/28/2025

      Good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/28/2025

      She is the best

      1 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 5/27/2025

      Always have open dialogue

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/7/2025

      The experience is very good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2025

      My experience was very good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/21/2025

      She's my favorite Doctor

      1 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 3/27/2025

      My doctor is a good listener. She gives good answers.

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 3/7/2025

      Really tried to understand prescription needs and effects

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      Excellent experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      Best experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      Best experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2025

      Nice and caring doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/11/2025

      Dr. Ambika Softa always listen to my complaints

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      Very attentive provider and excellent bedside manners

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/17/2024

      They give me confidence with their way of attending.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/28/2024

      Exceptionally attentive, throughal, patient, knowledgeable, helpful, patient and encouraging.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 11/16/2024

      Very caring doctor. She explains things well.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 9/24/2024

      Very good service.

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Appointment scheduled for 9am and did not get into contact with the provider until 9:42am.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/12/2024

      My doctor always shows concern and gives good directions.