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Ricardo Salas

Ricardo Salas, MD

Hematology Oncology

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
4.9 of 5 stars172 ratings, 35 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

About Ricardo Salas

About The Provider

Ricardo Salas, MD, is a medical oncologist practicing with Adventist Health. As a member of the comprehensive cancer center, Dr. Ricardo specializes in working with cancer patients of all types with a special emphasis on breast, lung, lymphoma and leukemia.
Growing up in a migrant farming community, Dr. Salas was inspired to pursue a career in medicine from an early age. His desire to give back to the community and serve others led him to receive his Master of Public Health degree from San Diego State University in San Diego, CA, before completing his medical degree.
As a medical oncologist, Dr. Salas is passionate about his specialty, and provides the very best in comprehensive cancer care and survivorship support, while empowering his patients, their families and the community.

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. AIS Cancer Center: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Expertise

Education

Olive View Medical Center

Residency Program

Olive View Medical Center

Fellowship Program

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Medical School

Board Certifications

Hematology

American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022

Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017

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
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • FMC-Kern Medical- Bakersfield
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser
  • Kern Family (Kern Health System)
  • Kern Legacy/Health Care Network
  • Medi-Cal ORP
  • Medi-cal ORP1
  • Medicare ORP
  • Medicare Part B
  • Medicare RR
  • Premier Physicians Alliance
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • UHC
  • Universal Health Care IPA
  • Western Growers

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

172 ratings, 35 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Honest assessments and comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr Salas is a very caring, informative and attentive doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Great experience. Put me at ease and answered all of my questions.

  • No RatingReviewed on 9/6/2025

    Dr Salas- outstanding as always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Excellent listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Salas was engaging, caring, and answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr. Salas was very caring empathetic and also just a great listener and providing me with answers I did not have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr Salas is by far the best doctor I have ever had! He genuinely cares about not just me but all of the patients who are fortunate to have him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr Salas went over and above to discuss the issues I am experiencing. He was kind, patient and gave me advice I intend to follow up on. Being able to have lab work done at the same location is also a plus for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr Salas is an excellent, caring doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Wonderful doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Every one is a professional well trained they their job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    The care providers have been doing their job like professionals and are very attentive.

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

    Dr Salas is wonderful. Very patient and really listens to you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr. Salas is amazing! He always gives time to explain every question that I have. I Always leave feeling better then I did when I arrived,and he gives me great advice on how I should proceed moving forward, as well as what to expect. I consider him a friend as well as one of the best care providers I have ever had. I feel blessed to have him as my oncologist.

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

    Good

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

    Dr Salas he took the time to explain clearly the next steps of my treatment he's very kind and friendly make me feel confident and safe.

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

    Dr. Salas is the best. Very detailed explanation and very good explanation.

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

    They are all fantastic in there you never wait every one of them sit and listen to everything you have to say the love and support is just amazing

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

    Doctor was compassionate and took time to understand my issues.

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

    Dr Salas is a bright light in our journey. He cares about me as the whole person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Dr Salas was amazing. Very professional and good bedside manner. Answered my questions and was really empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Dr Salas, excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    My doctor Salas is very attentive and explains very well everything I have to do or know, I always recommend him and I highly recommend him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2025

    Highly recommended, have no issue recommending AIS Cancer Ctr. And it's Doctors.

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

    Dr Salas always takes time to listen to any of my questions and also answer them

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Patient and Dr. Salas had not reviewed their notes and reports, but I feel Dr. Salas was unprepared for each of my visits and I had to fill him in on second opinions from other medical professionals.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Dr Salas is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Very caring and empathetic. Felt like they were family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Dr. Salas is amazing and very personable

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

    Dr. Salas is ALWAYS concerned about my feedback.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2024

    Dr. Salas is an excellent Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2024

    All of our questions were answer and explain

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

    I was discharged with no instructions. It was my first time having a blood transfusion and wasn't aware what to expect next, when I asked the nurse he said "what do you mean?" I felt a little confused and just said "Never mind"

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2024

    Appreciate very much, the care, friendliness, and expertise of Dr Salas. So happy he is involved with my ongoing care/treatment.