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Dr. Alan Sugar, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine•Male•Age 68

Dr. Sugar
Accepting new patients

Douglas Katsev MD

317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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(805) 898-3558

Dr. Alan Sugar, MD is a Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University medical school in 1977. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Sugar to book an appointment.

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No malpractice claims found for California
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Dr. Sugar's conditions and procedures:

  • AIDS
  • Cellulitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Infections
  • Lyme Disease
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Tuberculosis
  • Valley Fever
  • Wound Infection

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Dr. Sugar accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
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Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
$0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO
Advantage-CA HMO
Advantage-CA PPO
Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
Bronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPO
Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
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Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
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Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
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Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
Gold Advantage-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
Minimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Pathway X - EPO Network-CA
PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
PERS Traditional-CA HMO
Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
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Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
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Silver Advantage-CA PPO
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Tenet Network-CA PPO
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Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
Humana
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts PPO
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Options PPO
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United Healthcare
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Alan Sugar, MD is a Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Infectious Disease
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Education

1983
Stanford University
Fellowship Hospital
1980
Santa Clara Valley Med Center
Residency Hospital
1979
Temple University Hospital
Residency Hospital
1978
Temple University Hospital
Internship Hospital
1977
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University
Medical School
1973
Lafayette College
Undergraduate School

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Alan Sugar, MD accepting new patients?

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What are Dr. Alan Sugar, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Sugar frequently treats AIDS, Cellulitis, and Endocarditis. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Sugar treats.

Where is Dr. Alan Sugar, MD's office located?

Dr. Sugar's office is located at 317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages does Dr. Alan Sugar, MD speak?

Dr. Sugar speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English. View profile to see all.

Does Dr. Alan Sugar, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Sugar has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.

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Locations

Douglas Katsev MD

Sansum Clinic, Infectious Disease Medicine317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Santa Barbara, CA

80% Patient experience rating, 11% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)