Telephone:
(661) 377-3777
(661) 377-3778 (fax)
Sam Ratnayake, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Dr. Sam is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine class of 1995 with a Doctor of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. He relocated to Bakersfield to complete his internship and residency. He was the Chief Resident in the field of Internal Medicine at Kern Medical Center from 1997 through 1998. During his academic career, Dr. Sam earned several honors and special awards, including the Robert S. Mosser Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine during residency. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
More than just Practitioner
From 1998 through 2019, Dr. Ratnayake was a teaching physician in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Kern Medical Center, affiliated with UCLA. He held an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine from David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. He has earned Best Teacher of the Year for several years.
Honorary Designation
When you see the letters FACP after your physician's name they mean that he or she is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the largest society of Internists in the world. Fellows in ACP are a special group of doctors who are dedicated to continuing education in medical practice, teaching, or research. Fellowship is an honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine. Fellowship in ACP is a mark of distinction. It says that your doctor has made -- and continues to make -- special efforts to be a better doctor. Ultimately, it says your doctor cares about delivering good health care.
NEW OFFICE LOCATION
Sam Ratnayake MD, Inc
661-377-3777
7879 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield CA 93308
