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Dr. John McCaffery, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*MaleAge 59

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. John McCaffery, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. John McCaffery, MD

Practice

5333 Hollister Ave Ste 231 Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Accepting new patients

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Dr. McCaffery's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCaffery

3.6

53 ratings, 20 with a written review
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  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jan 22, 2024
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Concerned Parent – Sep 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Nov 24, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Fran Finney – Aug 08, 2022
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Miltiades Greg – Aug 04, 2022
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 14, 2022
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Alisa Bondurant – Feb 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Oct 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Joe Weiland – Oct 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Tom Pickett, Santa Barbara, CA – Sep 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Barbara Urbonas – Jun 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Mar 17, 2020
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Feb 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Eli from SB – Aug 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tamara A in Santa Barbara, CA – Dec 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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RK in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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About Me

Biography

Dr. John McCaffery, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field....Read more

Specialties*

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Laryngology
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Rhinology
  • Otolaryngic Allergy
  • Audiology
  • Otology
  • Sinus Surgery
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*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

Residency Hospital, 1996

University of Minnesota

Internship Hospital, 1992

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Medical School, 1990

Washington & Lee University

Undergraduate School, 1986

  • English
  • Spanish

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    What is Dr. John McCaffery, MD's office address?

    Dr. McCaffery's office is located at 5333 Hollister Ave Ste 231, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. John McCaffery, MD speak?

    Dr. John McCaffery, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    John D Mccaffery M.d. Inc.5333 Hollister Ave Ste 231 Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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    Practice

    Cottage Outpatient Surgery Center2403 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

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    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

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    Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd
    Solvang, CA 93463
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