Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Dr. Lopez is one of the most caring doctors I have met. She is thorough in her assessments and accurate with her prescriptions. I had not felt so heard and this well in a long time. I am so thankful I found her.

She is a wonderful doctor - so smart and funny!

She is amazing! The first doctor who took the time to really listen to me and help me with health issues doctors have ignored for years (such as hypothyroidism). I can’t recommend Dr Wilson highly enough!

Just a mill. Maybe you see the doc for 30 secs

Dr Dirkx is wonderful. He has taken care of my 70 year old arthritis plagued lower back for five years. He listens and is extremely interested in the wellbeing of his patients. He is also on top of all the latest procedures. Dr Dirkx Helped me avoid drastic spinal surgery. You will not be...

Dr. Tobis was very thorough when dealing with my prostate cancer diagnosis, he took his time explaining procedures, and was patient when answering my questions. He gave all the options for moving forward and I feel I made the right decision in choosing radical prostatectomy. The surgery went better...

DR. TABAN AGED ME 25 YEARS!!! Dealing with Dr. Taban was an utter nightmare and the surgical results were nothing short of horror. I underwent surgery for Ptosis and an accompanying Blepharoplasty. Dr. Taban added multiple eyelid creases giving me a hooded, reptilian appearance and the lids were...

Dr. Baker is a physician in the classic sense. He will first listen to the patient and then make a judgment based on science and medicine. I have never once felt as though he rushed diagnosis or treatment. It's rather cool watching him think through a problem and come up with a practical...

Dr. Howard Gross is a professional miracle maker. He saved my life after a brutal multi-car collision and rollover on the 101 Freeway literally tore me apart. This man I had never met spent hours putting me back together, with a calming precision, that helped me stave off shock from the trauma. ...

I would highly recommend Dr. Hogan. He is so personable and so skilled in what he does. I was told by one of the nurses that she would fly across the country to have a surgery done by Dr. Hogan. I agree.

Dr. Pifer and his staff are the most wonderful people I have had to deal with to my journey of cancer and the after effects in the past three and a half years. Whenever I have a question or a concern dr. Pifer and his staff would get back to me right away and this made me feel so comfortable and I...

I needed custom earplugs for sleeping and filtered plugs for loud concerts. I've never had impressions taken before. I found Alexander Audiology because of their reviews online. Roshanda took my ear impressions and the whole thing was easy and quick. I highly recommend them.

Shawn listens and is compassionate.

Wonderful! Caring and thoughtful. Excellent bedside manner. Very reassuring and thorough!

I haven't had a need to make an appt for several years and found a totally different office. Dr. van Deventer is his same thoughtful, caring and educated self but the lovely Front Office Assistant is the most charming, personable and helpful young woman ever. She makes the office such a pleasant...

I love Dr. Presser Belkin! She is a wonderful doctor who truly cares for her patients. She is also very smart and has helped my family and I through difficult immunological health issues with finesse and wisdom. I highly recommend her.

Dr Yegiyants is an artist and a surgeon! We are lucky to have her in Santa Barbara. Her skills are out of this world and her new office likely leaves others in the dust. I have sent all my friends and family to see Dr. Yegiyants and staff and they cant thank me enough.

Dr. Rudman is amazing. She was my doctor before I had my daughter and is an incredible OB. I trust her completely and love her dry sense of humor. She spends real time with her patients and gets to know them. Her advice is practical and realistic and she presents you with a range of options when she...

I’ve always had excellent advice and service.

Dr. Couvillon is an excellent specialist. He performed a procedure on my left eye called epi retinal membrane operation .. I have had no problems since; I am grateful for his expertise in this area. I highly recommend this specialist...Thank you.

Awful doctor. Doesn’t listen to any of my symptoms and talks away my concerns then jumps right to prescribing Benzos without describing the potential side effects. She is awful and truly a life changing doctor for the worse

Quick and efficient

Here is a physician who really cares about his patients. My former physician Dr. Garcia was excellent, but got greedy and decided not to accept Medicare any longer. Dr. Polito is straightforward with his analysis and is always personable. The two ladies who schedule his appointments are...

Worst experience ever with any doctor I have ever known.

Very competent

I highly recommend Dr Shepherd to anyone. He took great care of my wife who shattered her wrist after a fall. Not only he has great bedside manners, he was also very open to alternative treatment options for her second operation. He's a great doctor and a great human being.

Dr. Hogan performed my recent surgery. There was no pre-op appointment to address my questions and concerns. He showed up right before surgery and asked if I had questions as they were about to wheel me to surgery. He did not visit during the hospital stay, and when I called his office with...

I’m so grateful Dr. Hueber & his staff continue to serve others during this stressful time of Covid-19 as my need for surgery was urgent. He came highly recommended by other, well-respected doctors in the area. After talking with him, entrusting my health to him was an easy decision. He said, ‘I...

Wonderful caring human being!!!! Compassionate physician

Dr. Winner has been working with my mother on many different medical issues. He is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He takes his time with her and listens to what she is feeling. Great Doctor and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I have nothing but gratitude and admiration for Dr. West. I had been misdiagnosed as having MS by 3 doctors, including a UCLA Specialist. Then I was so fortunate when Dr. West moved into our city (Santa Barbara), and I was able to see him at a seminar. He spent time with me. He listened to me. He...

My husband was sent to Dr. Brown for his Dupuytrens Constricture and I went along because quite frankly I was concerned after reading her reviews. Dr. Brown did not even acknowledge my presence in the room either by looking at me or speaking to me. She totally ignored the fact that I was there. I...

I have had asthma forever. I should admit I am 33, an RN, & naturally, a terrible patient. In September 2019, I went into severe respiratory distress and was almost intubated in Ventura. I was discharged from the hospital, on room air, but I still was really struggling. Enter Dr. Wright. It was a...

Absolutely horrible ~ can not speak English even though she thinks she does ~ more concerned about her clothes then patients! Has no idea what her Oath said or means and she gets real excited to call you fat then ~ then tells you to go home and die because you're too fat for me to do my job and...

Incompetency. Unprofessional. Wasted much time and money as his office and Santa Barbara Surgery Center mismanaged my case. There are other urologists in Southern California who are well qualified to offer you good care. I suggest you find one and avoid the aggravation I experienced.

I just started consulting with her. She is marvelous. Set up a multi-pronged plan to tackle chronic back pain...degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Already I trust her. Cautious but accommodating. I have a physically demanding job as a caretaker so I need...

I expect four things from a doctor: Professionalism, courtesy from Dr. & office staff, effective treatment, and accountability. Dr. Gammon fails all four. Terrible experience. I will have to agree with another reviewer that wrote, "I would not recommend after a litany of events that would make...

Horrible experience with Dr. Kim at cottage Hospital ER. I will be sure to follow up with the hospital directly in regards to the lack of care and treatment my fiancé received while having a medical Emegency.

A compassionate and outstanding Cardiology physician, easy to communicate with and consistently demonstrated excellent knowledge of complex medical issues. He was always on time and greatly facilitated the various elements of care. Highly recommend.

Dr. read my medical information for the first time during our appt. right in front of me. Did not agree to run test I was sent to him to do in the first place. Did not make appt notes available to me. Wasted my time.

my husband had a gal bladder attack and pancreatitis ....A very sever case that admitted him into Cottage Hospitol and into Dr Boudaua"s care. With the current situation with the virus I could not go into the hospital with him and felt very anxious about the whole thing! Dr. Boudaua called me many...

Absolutely the worst experience. He belittled me and talked to me in a way that acted as if I knew nothing about my body. I've had a terrible ear ache for weeks and blamed it on my dentist...not sure how it's my dentist's fault. It was a wasted appt. and the only answer I got was that my allergist...

After calling every two or three days, have not received a callback for weeks for a serious gynecological matter! And this has been going on since way before corona hit. The office here is terrible at communication. They say that labor patients take precedent, which is fine, but HIRE an advice nurse...

I met Dr Hueber when I went into the hospital for a kidney stone that got stuck and caused a kidney infection. Dr Hueber was very kind and thoroughly explained the procedure he would be performing. He was professional and I never felt rushed when I had questions. His office staff was also a pleasure...

I injured my left shoulder in a fall during a recent vacation and was referred to Dr. Pifer by my primary physician. Dr. Pifer was very thorough with his exam and offered the necessary MRI scan to confirm the condition of the shoulder. He was polite, professional, and easy to talk to. He offered...

The most advanced and friendly Doctor.

Dr Timothy West was the best doctor I had ever had. He is very intelligent, knowledgeable, welcoming, compassionate and understanding. He always went above and beyond. He was the first doctor who actually seemed to take genuine interest in his patients. Also he was the first doctor to explain my...

Dr Zmolek did my hip replacement in 1991 when I was 28 and I was ecstatic that he was still practicing when I had my revision done.

Dr. Zerey "took care "of my mother. Post-op, he was indifferent, dismissive, and borderline incompetent. He is lucky that my mother is not a litigious woman because although she had complications following surgery, he took little accountability and a complete lack of sympathy. He told her to go to...

Dr. Derosa was able to remove difficult and very large polyps that 2 other doctors were not able to remove. In fact, one told me I should have surgery to have that part of my colon removed, or have 2 to 3 colonoscopies to remove them. Dr. Derosa removed them with just one colonoscopy. Thank you!

Excellent results and great care for the patient.

Dr. Hueber is a very knowledgeable and caring physician. He listened very carefully to my issues and devised a great treatment plan. Thanks Dr. Hueber!

Dr. hueber is very professional and caring. His staff are very helpful and considerate. I highly recommend him to anyone with a urology problem.

Dr. Taban performed surgery on my eyelid in March 2020 and I was very pleased with both the results and the experience overall. The appearance of the eyelid has improved greatly, but I am especially impressed by how much better my eye feels. Dr. Taban provided clear explanations throughout the...

Be prepared to wait a looong time and be treated very poorly. Starts with the receptionists that are extremely rude, never answers the phones or returns phone calls. My son had a serious problem and needed the referral for surgery from this office and took us over a month after 2 visits just to get...

The best! Does anyone know where Dr. West is practicing now (April 2020)

I am going to try and be be very fair with this comment. I was a very satisfied patient for a few years before having to leave, due to a change in my medical coverage that put Dr. Byers out-of-network. Once he was back in my network, I called to schedule an appointment, which was made without a...

Dr. Wright is exceptional. I would recommend him first in a community of excellent specialists for examination and treatment of pulmonary diseases. Dr. Wright was referred to me by my primary care physician in December 2019 after a CT scan revealed a tumor causing obstructive pneumonia, located in...

He was great with my sciatica and has been gone now for over 6 months.

Excellent!

Dr. Chacko is a great physician who we are lucky to have in our community. She is super smart, thorough and kind. She performed two procedures for me and my experience with her all the way through was positive.

I have been a patient of Eric Trautwein for over 15 years. His knowledge and approach to my healthcare is excellent. I feel he goes beyond his superb science of doctoring and relates to me on a human emotional spiritual level. No matter what the issue , a bad flu or high cholesterol I leave his...

Attentive and thoughtful doctor

Dr. Spiegel was a life saver for me. During the corona virus pandemic, Dr. Spiegel agreed to see me on short notice to evaluate an auto-immune problem that was seriously affecting my health, with potential for serious lifelong impacts. No other doctors were available in my immediate area. He...

Dr. Priti Gagneja explains every little detail things for her patients very kindly & simple language which in general unsophisticated person like me understands without being rushed just into treatment. She gives you all options for your decisions & choices for further specialists. She is not my...

I have been a patient of Dr. Dirkx for 3 years. He is superb. I never feel rushed, he carefully explains things, is reassuring, and best of all, his treatment works.

Had two THR's in 3 mos. My case was extremely complicated - i'd waited six years & there was little to no cartilage remaining. Gallivan tackled the case with gusto and his whole team tried very hard to help me. I was frightened and other issues were involved such as recent deaths worst of all my...

I found him dismissive, arrogant, insensitive and inappropriate for my needs. He recommended physical therapy for a back problem that another surgeon prescribed both epidural and ultrasound/cortisone shots for. I suffer from severe degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, osteoarthritis and...

Dr. Shepherd is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and he spent the time to clearly explain the situation.

Poor practice, lots of HIDDEN fees! Look around for a better place, more affordable with professional customer service and compassionate doctors! I came to have a hand surgery done. My consultation with him was 2 minutes without explanation what needs to be done and why. He saw me between...

Amazing surgeon! I was trying to avoid the inevitable for years as my left shoulder had sustained three dislocations during high school college sports. A lot of arthritis and adhesions developed over the years causing excruciating pain and restricted range of motion. Sleeping was impossible! Results...

Talented plastic surgeon, highly recommended

Chronic sinusitis

Excellent primary physician. Spends time inquiring about the person. Listens to needs and questions with appropriate answering.

I had ptosis and Dr. Taban did an excellent job making my eyes equal. Very good surgeon!!

Dr Segal has treated me successfully for lower back and arthritic knee issues for ten years. His ability to diagnose and treat these problems are superb.

horrible!!- will not be going back to her for anything let alone surgery on my hand. she is completely unfriendly, impatient, and less than zero bedside manner. I spent more money to get a second opinion and have my wrist reset by another Dr. who at least cleaned off my hand before casting it, and...

Dr. Pierre Hueber first met me in the emergency room of Cottage Hospital. He was beyond Excellent in how he treated me. A different doctor had performed TURP surgery 3 weeks before and I had serious complications that resulted in being rushed to ER. Doctor Huber is everything a patient would ever...

Love Dr. Matti Jansen. She always makes me feel comfortable and has amazing bedside manner. She really is the best!

Seems to have some kind of problem with ability to interact appropriately with patients. I recommend caution in hiring him.

I've been a patient of Santa Barbara Pulmonary for 20 years and under Dr. Wright's care for a number of years. Dr. Wright provides clear explanations of test results and monitors previous records for changes. There is also a human side to medicine which is very meaningful to me as it is supportive...

Amazing. Rarely have I encountered such a merging of personableness, clarity of explanation, willingness to describe range of diagnostic and treatment options, communication of care for the patient, and a reassuring intertwining of professionalism and graciousness. Thank you.

He did an eyebrow lift, eyelid lift and neck. I am extremely pleased with the results! He was recommended to me by two other doctors who said he is the best

Dr Rink saved my husband’s life about 22 years ago when he was diagnosed with diverticulitis. He has stayed on a strict diet given to him by Dr Rink. We haven’t seen him in over 22 years but he certainly saved my husband’s life

So smart just love her She will give you as much time as she can Very busy lady but I will see no one else Trust her with my life,,,, what else is there to say

Dr Belkin is thoughtful and kind. An excellent doctor. He takes excellent care of my elderly mother.

no pain and fast

My husband s tumor was found 1.20.2016. From there it was a whirlwind till surgery. I told him we had the best insurance, so find the best surgeon and hospital you can. We Love SBarbara Cottage Hospital and doors opened for us to see Doctor Park. My husband did the research and felt he was the...

I am SO EXTREMELY disappointed in the response I received after sending a genuine e-mail asking about a new patient IUD removal and receiving a one line reply back. "Our next available appointment would be in December 2020." Upon asking for recommendations and trying to contact via phone numerous...

I can’t thank Dr. Nathani Enough! He has ALL the expertise to fix you, the proper tools are his hands. Dr. Nathani fixed my shoulder that had multiple problems with it. SLAP Tear, RotatorCuff replacement, bone spur etc... I could move my arm over my head within 13 days, very little to No pain,...

A truly professional experience from beginning to end. Dr. Adam Lowenstein takes the time to make sure you are completely informed about the procedure you are about to have. I had a breast augmentation and was blown away with how symmetrical and natural the results are. Dr. Lowenstein is an...

The office was running behind at initial consultation. Dr Schooler was rushed, dropped camera & had trouble getting it to work. At one point he walked out without saying anything to us. We were interrupted by nurse, asking questions about another patient. That should have been a warning sign. Talked...

Dr Benton was personable, professional and well acquainted with me and my needs and results before I arrived. I found him to be helpful and quick to resolve my issues. I would recommend him to anyone!

I went into this visit in pain all over and upon entering the exam room was told by Dr. Speigle himself that I was wasting his time and should use the internet to google my symptoms. He then berated me about my socioeconomic status as well as my Native American heritage by telling me he shouldn't...

Annual Wellness Visit- an excellent physician with a great staff. He takes time to answer questions and will return phone calls and e-mails. The best physician I have had in the last 30 years.

Well when was 12 I tore my foot completely off. After a 23 hour surgery he successfully reattached it. With successfully aligning the growth plates which allowed my leg to grow ! I just turned 40 and have very minor pains to that ankle! Need I say more! This man is amazing ! Thank you Dr. Zmolek