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Rheumatology Services Medical Group

1 out of 5 · 1 reviews

Rheumatology • San Luis Obispo, CA • Two locations locations

About

Rheumatology Services Medical Group is a private rheumatology practice in Bakersfield, California with a satellite office in San Luis Obispo, California. The practice provides diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and other rheumatic conditions. The practice operates an infusion suite and offers treatment with biologic therapies.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

8329 Brimhall Road, Suite 801, Bakersfield, CA 93312; San Luis Obispo Site: 77 Casa Street, Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Phone

(661) 695-8385

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Rheumatology
  • Non-surgical treatment of inflammatory diseases
  • Diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases

Team

  • Laura Levingston — FNP
  • Clayton Blankenship — FNP
  • Dr. Karen Kovalow — Physician
  • Dr. Deneen Dicarlo — Physician
  • Dr. Yi Li — Physician
  • Dr. Jeffrey Bacon — Physician

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Current Offers

Welcome

FAQs

What is rheumatology?

Rheumatology is a subspecialty of internal medicine devoted to the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of inflammatory diseases; rheumatologists deal with heritable connective tissue disorders, vasculitis, and problems of joints and soft tissues; many diseases are disorders of the immune system.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • US News & World Report: 5/5 (89 (for Dr. Jeffrey K. Bacon))
  • Healthgrades: 1/5 (1 (for the group))

Patients praise

  • Dr. Jeffrey K. Bacon recognized as a Patients' Top Choice by some sources
  • Positive patient ratings for specific providers within the group

Common complaints

  • Negative comments regarding provider communication and patient interaction
  • Concerns regarding billing practices and lack of transparent communication about costs

"Shame on you Dr Yi Li AND Dr Bacon of Rheumatology services medical group. The manner in which you speak to your patients is appalling!"

— Yelp

"Went to appointment late June with no one mentioning how much the copay would be, about a month and half later was sent a bill of $172 dollars after insurance. This should have been acknowledged before the appointment, not after."

— Healthgrades

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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