Bakersfield
3400 Calloway Dr, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Monday–Friday · 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Office details & directions →Bakersfield · Tehachapi · Kern County
Neurology care in Bakersfield & Kern County
Personalized care for adolescents, adults, and seniors across Kern County and nearby communities. Meet an experienced neurology team for evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up.
Care in your community
Offices & Locations
Tehachapi
21628 Golden Star Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Selected weekdays and weekends, by appointment.
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— ABOUT VALLEY NEUROLOGY GROUP
A closer, individual approach to neurological care
Valley Neurology Group serves adolescents, adults, and seniors across Bakersfield and Kern County. Our team combines experienced neurological care with electronic records, local laboratory and imaging coordination, and on-site neurodiagnostic testing.
We focus on clear communication with patients and families so that the next step—testing, treatment, or follow-up—is understandable and coordinated.
Patient services
Your next step, made simple
Appointments, forms, messages, and billing—all in one place.
Appointments
Request a visit. Our team will contact you to confirm the details.
Request an appointmentForms & records
Prepare for your first visit or send documents to the office.
New patient formsUpload documentsRequest medical recordsStay connected — OnPatient Portal
Access your activated OnPatient Portal or request portal access.
Existing portal loginNeed a portal invitation?Billing
Pay your statement or contact our billing team for help.
Pay a billAsk a billing questionRequests are reviewed during office hours. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Neurological testing
A clearer picture of your neurological health
Explore six testing options. Your clinician will recommend the evaluation that fits your symptoms and examination.
Routine EEG
A recording of electrical activity in the brain.
Explore Routine EEG →Extended EEG
A longer recording to help evaluate intermittent events.
Explore Extended EEG →Video EEG
Brain-activity recording paired with synchronized video.
Explore Video EEG →EMG & nerve conduction
Testing that helps evaluate nerve and muscle function.
Explore this test →Cognitive evaluation
Assessment of memory, attention, and thinking skills.
Explore this test →Small-fiber & sudomotor
Evaluation of small nerve fibers and sweating function.
Explore this test →Our Neurology Team
Experience across a broad range of neurological conditions
Board-Certified Neurologist
Dr. Vinutha Ravi
More than 20 years of clinical neurology experience, with interests including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, migraine, Botox therapy, and epilepsy.
Board-Certified Neurologist
Dr. Venkatesh Janakiraman
Fellowship trained in neurophysiology and epilepsy, with interests including seizures, stroke, migraine, Botox therapy, and neuromuscular disorders.
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
Lorelei Punsalan, DNP, NP-C, CNRN
Doctor of Nursing Practice with neurological experience and interests including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, migraine, and Botox therapy.
Common Conditions We Treat
Comprehensive adult, adolescent & geriatric neurology
Patient experiences
Hear from patients and share your experience
Explore selected five-star reviews and information about consultations, follow-up visits, and diagnostic testing. Selected reviews do not represent every patient experience or guarantee a treatment outcome.
Please keep medical details out of public reviews. For questions about your care, Call Us — (661) 776-3876 or Text Us — (661) 771-3065.
