Dr. Brett Gidney, MD

Dr. Brett Gidney, MD

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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology  ·  
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43 y/o
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Dr. Brett Gidney, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has been practicing for 10 years. He specializes in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiology, and more.
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504 W Pueblo St

Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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  • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.

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No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Gidney's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Atrial Flutter
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gidney treats Atrial Flutter more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Gidney treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Cardiac Electrophysiology
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gidney performs Cardiac Electrophysiology more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Gidney performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers

Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gidney performs Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Gidney performs this procedure more than 96% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
  • Complex Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation
  • Minimally-Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
  • Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
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Dr. Gidney's conditions and procedures:

Ablation
Ablation for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Arrhythmia
Atrial Cardiomyopathy With Heart Block
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Tachyarrhythmia With Short PR Interval
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Brugada Syndrome
Brugada Syndrome 1
Brugada Syndrome 2
Brugada Syndrome 3
Brugada Syndrome 4
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Complex Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Cryosurgery
Defibrillator Implantation
Echocardiography
Electrophysiological Study
Electrophysiology
Familial Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Surgery
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Lariat Procedure
Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Pacemaker Implantation, Permanent
Pacemaker Implantation, Temporary
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Septal Defect
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
Thoracentesis
Thrombosis
Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Ventricular Enlargement
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic, 1
WATCHMAN LAA Closure Procedure
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern

About Me

Care Philosophy

To Care For All Cardiac Arrhythmia Patients With Academic Level Medicine But Exceed The Shortcomings Of Teaching Hospitals By Providing Private Practice Level Attention To Patient Needs

Specialties

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Internal Medicine
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Education

  • 2008
    Harbor UCLA Medical Center
    Fellowship Hospital
    2008
  • 2004
    Kaiser Los Angeles Medcial Center
    Fellowship Hospital
    2004
  • 2004
    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    Residency Hospital
    2004
  • 2002
    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    Internship Hospital
    2002
  • 2001
    Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
    Medical School
    2001
  • 1996
    Perelman School Of Medicine University Of Pennsylvania
    Undergraduate School
    1996

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Gidney's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gidney

4.5

Based on 30 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
10%
(3)

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Dr. Brett is extremely personable, sensitive, and concerned about my cardiac health. He went over my history, and concurred with me that doing a cardiac ablation was in my best interests. He listened to my story and even commented about my book that is now on Amazon, "The Soul of Caregiving, A...Read More
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What do you say to someone who gives you your life back? I'll start with thank you, I am so grateful. I had a pulse like the bingety-bangety school bus, but now it's beating rhythm like a big bass drum. Highest recommendation.
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Suffered from atrial flutter as a result of a bout with depression. Dr. Gidney's bedside manner and wonderful team had me back up to my old self in no time. Highly recommended.
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Dr Gidney returned my life to normality by treating my afib with cardiac ablation.. I highly recommend he and his team to anyone suffering with arrhythmia...
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