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Miriam Samier Shafik Rizkalla

Miriam Samier Shafik Rizkalla, MD

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
Online Booking
Video Visit
4.8 of 5 stars170 ratings, 14 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 12-21
  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • French
  • Arabic
  • English

Gender

Female

About Miriam Samier Shafik Rizkalla

About The Provider

Miriam Rizkalla, MD, is a family medicine physician at the Adventist Health Physicians Network/Stockdale Highway office in southwest Bakersfield.

Dr. Rizkalla enjoys treating patients of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. She loves taking care of the entire family and speaks several languages. Medicine runs in the family: Dr. Rizkalla’s mother, father, sister and husband are also physicians.

Dr. Rizkalla and her husband have a young daughter. Her hobbies include traveling, playing the piano and putting together jigsaw puzzles.

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Primary Care: Adventist Health Physicians Network

Expertise

Education

University of Alexandria Medical School

Medical School

Wheeling Hospital

Residency Program

Board Certifications

Family Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine, 2016

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
  • Coventry
  • Dignity Health-IMG
  • Foundation for Medical Care- Bakersfield Counties
  • Galaxy
  • Health Net
  • Health Smart
  • Kern Family (Kern Health System)
  • Kern Legacy Health Plan
  • Kern Legacy/Health Care Network
  • Medi-Cal ORP
  • Medi-cal ORP1
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ORP
  • Medicare Part B
  • Medicare Railroad
  • MultiPlan
  • Networks By Design
  • QualCare
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • Triwest1
  • UHC
  • Universal Health Care IPA
  • Western Growers

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

170 ratings, 14 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Dr Rizkalla is the best, listens to my concerns, makes me feel heard and cared for

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

    I love Dr. Rizkalla! I recommend her to all my family and friends!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Always talk to me about my care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Rizkalla is attentive and proactive.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/31/2025

    This doctor did need make me feel welcomed or showed any interest in helping make sure I'm ok. Was rude and showed me no respect.

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

    First time meeting him he's new to the office loved him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    She always listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2025

    Dr. Rizkalla always explains everything in simple detail, so I am able to understand completely.

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

    Care provided by Dr. Rizkalla

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2024

    Dr. Rizkalla always asks if I have questions or concerns in addition to the issue I'm being seen for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2024

    Dr Rizkalla is very caring and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2024

    Rizkalla heard every question we had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2024

    Dr Rizkalla is very attentive, interactive and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2024

    Dr Rizkalla is always exceptional in providing me with great care.