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Arun Kumar Softa

Arun Kumar Softa, MD

Internal Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
Online Booking
Video Visit
4.8 of 5 stars187 ratings, 21 reviews
Need help scheduling? Call 661-241-6700

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • Punjabi
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • English

Gender

Male

About Arun Kumar Softa

About The Provider

Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Arun Softa has been a doctor for more than 25 years. He has a passion for helping his patients live a healthier lifestyle, particularly when it comes to diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Softa prides himself on giving 100 percent of his attention and care to his patients. He focuses on patients with multiple, complex medical problems and helps put them on a path of wellness.
Originally from India, Dr. Softa is married to Dr. Ambika Softa. They are both members of the Adventist Health Physicians Network. They are proud parents to two daughters, one of which has also chosen medicine as her career. Dr. Softa enjoys music, movies and traveling. In fact, Dr. Softa has visited nearly two-thirds of the world!
Specialties
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Complex care

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

    Government Medical College Patiala

    Medical School

    New York Methodist Hospital

    Residency Program

    Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

    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 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

    4.8 out of 5

    187 ratings, 21 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 explained things clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider showed concern
    Average provider Provider showed concern rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider included you in decisions
    Average provider Provider included you in decisions rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Likelihood of recommending this provider rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider discussed treatment options
    Average provider Provider discussed treatment options rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/23/2025

      Very good listeners. Very thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2025

      Dr. Softa, always listens to my responses to any of his questions and keeps me informed of my prospects for continuing my good health. He's the best.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2025

      Dr. Softa is always caring and thorough, he spends time with his patients to ensure that their health is well addressed. Keep up the excellent work!

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

      Thank you Dr Arun Softa for your care and diligence.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/26/2025

      Very pleased with Dr. Softa. She feels he really listens to her and feels Dr Softa is very caring. She states he's never in a rush and takes his time to listen.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/26/2025

      Dr. Softa is the best I would recommend him to all my friends and family. If I could he is very caring and takes his time to assess my medical needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/22/2025

      Attentive to my concerns

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/20/2025

      Either he is a great actor, or he really cares about the needs of his patients.

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

      Dr. Always takes the time to listen to me and never makes me feel rushed out. I love this place.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/30/2025

      Excellent care

      1 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/24/2025

      Provider was very rude and did not listen

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2025

      Excellent doctor. Highly recommended

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

      Dr Arun Softa is always attentive

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Provider is super friendly and ask a lot of questions. Willing to listen to your needs

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/6/2025

      Dr. Softa is very sincere in giving the utmost care that I needed. He is easy to understand and like to listen to my feelings. He always updates me on my conditions and ready to discuss with me my lab results and the action plan to get me to the best health I can be.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/1/2025

      My husband and son are both patients. I trust Dr.Softa with my own health and with the most precious people I know, my son and husband.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Very good rapport with my Drs I communication is very well

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

      He is a great doctor and very concern about our health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2024

      Amazing Dr

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      Their services are very excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Dr. Arun Softa is a fantastic doctor. I've thought this from day 1 & still feel the same.