Dr. Campbell has been my primary care doctor for over 20 years. He has gotten me through many health issues, small and major. My husband also started seeing him 10 years ago as well as other friends we have referred. Dr. Campbell is thorough and knowledgeable and does a great job with senior citizens like us. He does not hesitate to refer us to specialists if the need arises. He got me to a hematologist, a rheumatologist, pain management, orthopedist, and mental health. He is really good about checking on lab work and meds. I don't like going to the doctor, but from day one I have been comfortable keeping my appointments with him. I am glad he hasn't retired yet! Centric is now located in a beautiful new building on Bolthouse road. The medical assistants are sweet gals who help in a variety of ways. read more

Dr. Campbell has been my primary physician for 10+ years and I, nor my husband, would even consider another doctor. He is intelligent, has years of experience and really listens to a patient's concerns. If there should be a need for a referral, he and his staff work quickly to ensure the patient's concerns are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. My husband has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Some barriers occurred and as soon as Dr. Campbell discovered our issues, he reassured us he would take responsibility to assist with the issues - and he did just that. He went above and beyond his duty to help in our time of need. He is compassionate, kind, and also has a great support staff. A doctor who cares! Marian P. read more

During my first visit to Dr. Campbell, I found him to be a doctor of kind disposition, great medical skill accompanied by a heart of compassion for his patients. He actually saved my life by immediately sending me to the ER. I unhesitatingly and I am honoured to endorse and recommend him. Dr. Sherlock Bally read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Foster Campbell for over ten years. His demeanor has been both professional and cordial, instilling a great degree of confidence in his medical skills, while focusing in on the reason for my visits. I have been very impressed with his diagnostic methodology while taking a personal interest in me as a person. Several times, over the years, I have seen him regarding life threatening problems. I felt that he took a lot of time with me to insure a correct diagnosis resulting in the proper referral to specialists who successfully treated me. I trust him with my life. I have from time to time, been very frustrated with the "front office" personnel in other medical offices. Dr. Campbell's staff exhibits a very caring and helpful attitude from the moment a patient enters the office, until they check out during their departure. It is a refreshing experience. read more

Doctor James Foster Campbell has been my doctor for 20 years. He has always done an awesome job! His greatest strength is finding out what the problem is and why. He will order tests and keep digging until the problem is solved. He is very diligent and observant, as in 2017 I went to him for just a routine exam and he discovered a suspicious mole on my right shoulder and right away ordered further testing. It turned out to be Nodular Melanoma, a very deadly skin disease. Thanks to Doctor Campbell it was caught in time and taken care of. So in essence he saved my life! I'm very grateful, appreciative, and very lucky to have Doctor Campbell as my doctor. In addition the staff up front are always very nice and helpful to me! Just the other day I had a problem with a prescription and Anna Bell took care of the problem right away in just minutes. It's always been a positive experience when dealing with the front desk employees. read more

Really frustrated with this office. I call and am either on hold for a long amount of time or they promise to "speak with the doctor and call me back" but never call me back! I wait and wait and wait and for what? A 5 minute visit with the doctor only for him to sign me off some meds that don't work. Not impressed. read more

More concerned about his bottom dollar than the care of his patients. 9.2.19 Hi Dr. Scarbrough About 7 to 10 days ago I started getting a dull ache in my upper right side; more painful in the evening hours when I am tired. I am worried that it may be gall stones. So I would like to get an ultra sound before making an appointment with you. In addition my left side has been hurting more often. The pain on my left side started about 10 years ago. I told Dr. Campbell about it around 2009 - 2011. His exact words were "There is nothing there to cause such a pain so don't worry about it". It feels like a charlie (muscle cramp) and use to only happen when I had a difficult bowel movement. It has progressed that other movements make it hurt. Just now I was cleaning the toilets; bending over made it cramp. So ... I would like to get the ultrasound for both sides to see what else is going on. 9.3.19 I am very angry. I received a call from your office today saying I have to come in FIRST to get an order to get an ultrasound. This is a waste of my valuable time. There is no way just looking at me is going to tell you what is going on inside my body. The way to do that is to have testing done first. Then you will be able to give me an educated diagnosis, then refer me to the proper specialist. So I have to ask myself ... WHY? Why would you not take advantage of giving an educated diagnosis from the onstart? The only logical answer is that you want to be able to bill my insurance for a useless appointment. This is where my anger stems from. That you (or Dr. Campbell) is more concerned about the economical impact than the CARE for your patient. My husband and I have been patients at your practice since 2008. Well no longer will we be your patients. We want a doctor who is a doctor because they have a heart to help others ... not themselves. read more

The Doctor(s) Yes. Really like Dr. Campbell and I've been going to him for years. Also like the PA's at this office. I wouldn't describe Dr. Campbell as the most compassionate or friendly person I've ever met but he is professional, intelligent and hard working. I was recently experiencing chest pain during high impact exercise and he immediately sent me to the Cardiologist. He called the office himself on my behalf while I was in the exam room and I was able to get into Central Cardiology immediately after my office visit. I really appreciated that. The Staff? Barf! This office needs a good bit of customer service training. I absolutely hate calling and only do it when I have to. The staff doesn't listen and ALWAYS interrupts when you speak trying to rush you off the phone. I've had to raise my voice to get their attention so they would listen long enough for an explanation. You would think as long as I've been a patient one staff member might at least know my name by now when I walk in but I'm always treated like a new patient. Never had even a short conversation with any assistant, they take my weight, blood pressure and pulse then its like "state your name and business"....."ok doctor will be in soon". That's it, never even a pleasantry. The Dark Ages There is NO technology here. I fell like I should bring a rock and chisel with me to this office. Everything is paper. The bill you get comes from Centric Health and doesn't say Dr. Campbell on it anywhere and you can't pay it online. Its either mail or call an 800 number. Expect to receive a busy signal from the phone system when your trying to call too. Happens to me regularly. Its taken me up to an hour to get through. Prescriptions This is where my big problem is with this office. In the past, every time I run out of renewals I've had to call the office to get them to press the buttons. I couldn't even use the pharmacy mailing services because the Dr. Office is so unreliable when it comes to prescriptions. Also be advised this office has taken a policy to hold your prescriptions hostage. I was recently told that an office visit is now required every 3 months for prescription renewals and they will not renew without an office visit. All may not agree but personally I think the policy creates a misappropriation of my insurance benefits and unnecessarily drives up my prescription costs. Unless a patient has significant health changes or a debilitating condition an annual visit for prescriptions should suffice. Medical attention shouldn't be required for this to happen. read more

Dr Campbell has been my doctor for 16 years. I love his practice because you can be seen same day most of the time by him or one of his PA's. He is very caring and listens to your concerns. You usually don't wait more than 5 or 10 minutes to be seen. I highly recommend Dr Campbell's practice. read more

I would not recommend this office to anyone! Went here with a family member who was expecting some results back on some testing that this office had done.... My father was left in a room in the back for well over 30 minutes... Just sitting there! Why!?? He might as well had been in the waiting room? Why schedule an appointment?? The patient is not a priority here. If you would like to be treated like crap and you don't matter!!! Come here. No hospitality... Not cares given. Spoke to the lady at the front desk. She didn't seem phased by it at all! Just another day in the office...... He may just be some random guy to you... But to his loved ones he is great man who deserves to get his results in a compassionate, caring way. Not shoved in the back for a long period of time and forgotten. Shame on y'all! Dr Foster Campbell and office, 1 star! read more

My trouble is with the office staff who will not answer the phone. I tried for like twenty minutes yesterday to communicate with them about an appointment. The phone would automatically be answered and I would be put on hold. I called back multiple times and even stayed on hold from three to five minutes several times. Never talked to anyone. This morning I started calling at about 8:30. Again, I called over and over, only to be put on hold, and NO ONE EVER PICKED UP. At about ten minutes till nine I gave up and drove over there, just over six miles. When I walked in the office no one was on the phone. I got my information this morning, but you should not have to appear at the office in person to ask a simple question. What kind of customer service is that? Poor, poor service, I don't know what is wrong with this office. Yesterday and today are not the only times I have had this problem. This is bullshit. The lady gave me some excuse about them being busy. Them being busy does not change the fact that they were all but impossible to talk to on the phone. And it does not change the fact that over two days I tried for right at 50 minutes to communicate with them by phone before finally driving down here to actually communicate, a twelve mile round trip during the middle of a busy workday morning. EDIT Dr Campbell asked us to keep records for 2 weeks regarding sugar levels as we were going thru a sugar crisis. Two days before the appointment to evaluate the data, the appointment was abruptly canceled. No arrangements made to have another staff member check us, no nothing. Just a call on Tuesday that the Thursday appointment would not be honored. I understand things happening but when sugar levels are spiking from high 70s on the low to 439 on the high side, someone needs to help us. Anyhow this is officially a one star place, I canceled an appointment we had this week with the P A. Inept, DGAF, and no more. And that is my experiences with this office. YMMV (your mileage may vary). read more

I love this doctor because he listens, answers all my questions and doesn't make me feel rushed at anytime. He's very understanding, compassionate and I can't say enough about this guy. He takes care of my concerns and makes me feel comfortable. His nurse practitioner is excellent also and very compassionate. My husband also goes to this office and is very happy (which says a lot because he is very picky also and usually hates going to a doctor). After I found this doctor last year now he is not accepting my insurance anymore (BFMC) through Anthem Blue Cross which I've very disappointed. It's the second time that Anthem has done this to us. It's stressful to have to go through another round of doctors to find a good one like him. You can talk to him about anything and feel comfortable! He takes care of business and I will miss him and his staff terribly. read more

Dr. Campbell has been my doctor when he first started practicing with Dr. Kubo. I chose to go with Campbell when Dr. Kubo moved to his new location. I have had great experiences throughout my adult years with him. As, I got married, he became our family doctor for the four of us. My visits have been my yearly physicals and I haven't had too many visits other than that. As I am aging he has recommended the need for colonoscopies for preventative measures every five years since it has been in our family history. Recently, after my last physical this past June which all blood work came back good, he recommended to have the Calcium score test at Central Cardiology for $35. I said "for $35, why not". I made the appt. and had the test. My Calcium score was quite high and I had to do the next level of testing...Stress test. Making a long story short, I ended up having an Angiogram with two stents being put in. I had 95% blockage in the "widow maker". I would've never went because I felt that my health was normal. I owe a lot to Dr. Campbell for suggesting this test...My family recommends him highly. read more

I really do love Dr. Campbell, but the front staff is usually not very kind, they don't ever really seem happy, and they seemed very rushed. He's worth the wait, but you should be prepared for some things that feel very unprofessional. They lost some of my lab paperwork and I had to do labs twice that I should've only had to do once because they missed something when they went to go copy notes on to a lab sheet. I'll keep going to Dr. Campbell, but I really hope that the front staff can be more organized and more friendly. read more

I have been seeing Campbell Foster for about a year and can say that he and his staff are very attentive and caring. I am listened to, given options for medical treatment and care, and am seen promptly based on appointment times. I am grateful to have found this doctor in Bakersfield. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good, caring doctor. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Campbell's for over twenty years. I have found Dr. Campbell to have my best interests in mind at all times. I appreciate his approach and genuine concern for my health and I know that he stays current on all aspects of his profession. The doctor/patient relationship is one of the most critical ones in our lives and I know I have made the right decision with Dr. Campbell. read more

Dr. Cambell and the Phisicans assistants have always taken good care of me and my family.

Not enough is being said about his long time office staff, I love them. I went to both Helen and Melanie (PA) for a long time. They listen, really listen to you when explaining symptoms and handled whatever the problem was quickly. I usually have no wait time, try scheduling first thing in the morning. It is nice to have long time a long term doctors care, they then know your health history to better treat you. I happily go to any of them. The nurses are professional and yet friendly. read more

Dr. Campbell is great. All the up front staff is rude and slow. Especially on the phone. You'll be put on hold for at least 10 minutes to do anything.... read more

Dr. Campbell has been my physician for 15 years. He and his staff have been there for me through a number of illness - several of which might have gone undiagnosed except for their efforts. Suffice to say, I might not be writing this review had they not been my medical care-givers. It is easy to get an appointment and Dr. Campbell and his assistants have given myself and my spouse all the attention necessary - and then some. Yes - the office is busy but if there are delays it's because others are receiving the same level of care. read more

I started going to Dr. Campbell after my doctor changed to Kaiser. I went through 4 other doctors before finding this office. It doesn't seem to matter if I see Dr. Campbell or one of his Nurse Practitioners, I get the same care. They listen to me, and take my concerns into medical decisions. I get choices from a little to a lot of medical intervention. This office actually tries to help me have fewer visits. I love that I am treated like a person with a brain. Sometimes I have to wait up to 30 minutes. Sometimes, they take extra time with me, or even work me in if it's medically necessary. I have been with this office for about 4-5 years and I am hoping they never switch insurances!! read more

Dr Campbell and his Physician Assistants have taken care of our family for many years. He did an EKG on my husband about 15 years ago. A heart condition was discovered because he cared enough to check. What a blessing to get treatment right away from the cardiologist he sent us too! A great dad, husband and now papa is still with us today because Foster Campbell is a thorough caregiver! This week I took mom in for a regular check up. She is in her 80's and we are concerned about her memory and ability to drive. Dr Campbell's careful and kind questions helped us make some tough decisions about just how independent mom can be and remain safe. We are grateful he takes the time for us. Dr Campbell is our first and only choice for a family doctor! read more

Dr. Foster Campbell has been my family physician since 2012. I have found his level of care to be above my expectations. In fact, Dr. Campbell was instrumental in saving my life in 2015 when I complained of a balance problem I was experiencing. Thinking perhaps I had suffered a stroke, he immediately referred me to a neurologist, who, after two weeks of monitoring my heart, discovered I was flatlining for as much as nine seconds. I now have a pacemaker which has solved my balance problem and heart issue. If Dr. Campbell had not taken immediate action, this review may not have had a happy ending. I have found him to be the most conscientious and personable medical professional who takes great care and interest in my overall health. I have found his physician assistants to be equally committed to my good health, and the front office staff cordial and helpful in making appointments or answering my questions. - Larry Pennell read more

The care that I have received from Dr. Campbell and his staff has always been wonderful. At one point, I was having some cardiac issues. Dr. Campbell referred me to a cardiologist. While I was in the cardiologist's waiting room, I received a call from Dr . Campbell. He was checking in on me and wanted to know what the cardiologist had said. When I told him that I was still in the waiting room, he gave me his cell phone number and asked me to call him as soon as I had been seen. It was already 5pm at this time, but he wanted me to call whenever I was done. The kind of care Dr . Campbell shows is just not something you see anymore. For a doctor to give his cell phone number to his patient and take their call after hours shows his absolute commitment to his patients. For awhile our insurance changed to Kaiser, but now we are back with Dr. Campbell's office and couldn't be happier with the care we receive. Our whole family is treated there, even our children. read more

I came from the Mid-West looking for a new Dr. in Bakersfield, found Dr. Campbell couple of months after moving here. It was the best thing I have done in a long time, he is focused on the patient, knows his stuff. Actually owe him a great deal for him giving ideas on tests that saved my life. I am very thankful for how good a Dr. he is and for being straight forward. I would give him 10 stars on a 5 point scale, he is that good. I would highly recommend him. read more

Best family practice in town! Dr Campbell and both of his Nurse Practitioners, Helen and Melanie, are some of the most caring, compassionate medical professionals I've come across. My husband and I have never had to wait more than ten minutes to be seen and we never feel rushed. We had some recent changes in our insurance which were very anxiety provoking but found them to be very responsive and accommodating. I can't speak highly enough of Helen who we see regularly. She is a great listener, very sharp, thorough and very competent. I hope we never have to change from this office. The office staff are courteous, the rooms are clean and we are always able to get an appointment quickly. We are also able to have our bloodwork done right there in the office which is very convenient. read more