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Care in Punjabi, Hindi and English

Punjabi and Hindi Speaking Family Doctor in Sacramento

Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, the family physician at Apollo Physicians in South Sacramento, speaks English, Punjabi and Hindi with patients. Dr. Panesar earned a medical degree from Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, and is board certified in family medicine. New patients are welcome. Call 916-236-5800 to book.

Quick facts

Practice
Apollo Physicians, a family medicine practice
Hours
Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sat 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Price
Initial self-pay visits start at $65.
Appointments
Same-day and next-day appointments
Telemedicine
Telemedicine visits for patients in California.
New patients
Accepted

See a doctor in Punjabi or Hindi

Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, speaks English, Punjabi and Hindi. You can describe your symptoms, ask questions and go over your medicines with the doctor in the language you are most comfortable with.

Family members are welcome to come with you, but they do not have to interpret for you during the visit with the doctor.

Trained in Punjab, India and in the United States

Training and credentials of Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD
CredentialDetails
Medical degreeDayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India (2004)
ResidencyFamily medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), 2007 to 2010
Board certificationFamily medicine, American Board of Family Medicine
California licenseA 114684, Medical Board of California, since 2010
Immigration examsUSCIS-designated civil surgeon (Form I-693)
LanguagesEnglish, Punjabi and Hindi

A primary care doctor for the whole family

As a family physician, Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, can be your primary care doctor for checkups, physicals, vaccinations and ongoing conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Same-day and next-day appointments are offered, and telemedicine visits are available for patients in California.

Dr. Panesar is also a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, so immigration medical exams for Form I-693 can be done in Punjabi or Hindi too.

How to book a visit in Punjabi or Hindi

  1. Call 916-236-5800.
  2. Say you would like your visit with Dr. Panesar in Punjabi or Hindi.
  3. Give your insurance plan, or say you will pay for yourself.
  4. Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of your medicines.

Insurance and cost

Apollo Physicians accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health, Hill Physicians, Nivano Physicians, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Initial self-pay visits start at $65. Call 916-236-5800 to verify your exact plan, because networks change.

Where the office is

The office is at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823, in South Sacramento, next to Highway 99. Patients come from Sacramento and from Elk Grove, about 12 minutes away by car.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Punjabi speaking doctor in Sacramento?

Yes. Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, at Apollo Physicians speaks Punjabi, as well as Hindi and English. The office is at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200 in South Sacramento. Dr. Panesar is a board-certified family physician who accepts new patients. Call 916-236-5800 and ask for your visit in Punjabi.

Is there a Hindi speaking doctor in Sacramento?

Yes. Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, at Apollo Physicians speaks Hindi, as well as Punjabi and English. The office is at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200 in South Sacramento. Dr. Panesar is a board-certified family physician who accepts new patients. Call 916-236-5800 and ask for your visit in Hindi.

Where did Dr. Panesar go to medical school?

Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, of Apollo Physicians earned a medical degree from Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, in 2004, then completed family medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences from 2007 to 2010. Dr. Panesar is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Can I see a Punjabi or Hindi speaking primary care doctor with Medicare or Medi-Cal?

Yes. Apollo Physicians accepts Original Medicare and most Medi-Cal plans, and Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, speaks Punjabi and Hindi. If your Medi-Cal plan assigns a primary care doctor, ask the plan to assign Dr. Panesar. Call 916-236-5800 to verify your exact plan, because networks change.

Can I have my immigration medical exam in Punjabi or Hindi?

Yes. Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, at Apollo Physicians is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and speaks Punjabi, Hindi and English, so the Form I-693 exam can be done in your language. Call 916-236-5800 to book the exam and ask what to bring.

Do the front desk staff speak Punjabi or Hindi?

Apollo Physicians has confirmed that Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, speaks Punjabi and Hindi. Ask about the front desk staff when you call 916-236-5800. Saying which language you prefer when you book lets the office note it for your visit with Dr. Panesar.