I've been a patient of Dr Kunz for over ten years, except for a small break due to insurance…read moreissues. Their has never been a major issue. Office turnover isn't high. His physicians assistants (Heather left after having a child, Kristin is there now) are all very qualified and work with him. I would recommend him to friends without a problem. I have had to wait up to two weeks for an appointment when he did not have a PA. That caused the one star mark down.

As a community Nurse Practitioner who has needed to collaborate w/ Dr Kunz, I was motivated to…read morechange my PCP from Sansum to him. Due to COVID I needed to reschedule my intial visit and he wasn't available for a few months so I saw his NP, Jennifer, instead. She was outstanding. Jennifer was very thorough. Only thing I didn't get when leaving was a copy of my lab order and referrals and due to my work schedule haven't called or drove back in to get copies so I'm not sure where I'm going for my labs or referrals. Office also could use an upgrade at some point but the medical quality of the care you will receive here is top notch. Definitely recommend based on my first visit.

Hands down, Dr. Billington is the best primary care doctor I have ever had. I have sent family…read moremembers and friends to her and they also have been so happy with the care, thoroughness, and knowledge that Dr. Billington has shown them. She is certainly dedicated and a massive asset to have in our community.

Dr. Billington is awesome...Always takes her time with me. She's not scared to refer you to a…read morespecialist for anything she feels you need. She's the very BEST Dr. I have ever had.

The doctor was very nice not condescending at all and takes time with his patients he explains…read morethings, very patient and helpful would definitely recommend.

I live 2 hours North of Santa Barbara so Dr. Berger treated me during Covid virtually using Zoom…read more That's not an ideal situation. But, despite that, I found him to be very knowledgeable, compassionate, a good listener and very detail oriented. My other doctors highly respected him and his opinions. His recommendations were conservative and mainstream. And his staff was very professional and responsive.

Dr. Parry is one of the few doctors I have been to who actually sits and talks with me to know…read moreexactly what is going on with my body. Appointments with her take approximately 50 minutes. Not at all like other doctors who sweep in with a clipboard hand, ask a few questions, and then leave their staff to explain what my next steps are. She is thorough, professional, kind, knowledgeable, and understanding. She also keeps up with the latest in medical innovations so that I am getting the best and most up-to-date treatment. I highly recommend her.

I moved to the beautiful syv valley from ugly stressful Houston Tx. I had just retired and lost my…read moremom too. On top of that, menopause and the stress of moving. I was hormonally bankrupt! My stupid doctor in Houston pumped me full of blood pressure meds and treated my symptoms which turned out to be hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue. By the time I found Dr. Barney, I was half dead and so sick I couldn't get through a whole day without sleeping 14 hours! Fast forward to now, I am vibrantly approaching my 60's, feeling well and looking great thanks to the supplemental estrogen and natural thyroid he prescribed. He may not be the right doctor for some but he's right for me. He is a great doc and a good friend of ours. Luv you Dr. V!

MY EXPERIENCE WITH DR. VAN VALIN AT ZUGAN HEALTH URGENT CARE:…read moreFor context.. I suffer from a learning disability & was put on meds for it a decade ago. I've been on my current med/seeing my current doc in LA for over 5 years. I fill my Rx ~1.5 months as I don't take it on weekends. I recently moved to SB & do not have a PCP here yet, but had 1 Rx from my doc to fill while I looked for a PCP here. I'd been waiting for my new job's insurance cards to come so I could fill it. When I went to fill my Rx, the pharmacist said it expired a few days prior (my doc mistakenly wrote the exp. for 1 mo. instead of 6 mos.). I broke down in tears in the middle of the pharmacy because I had run completely out. Since it was Sunday & my doc is in LA, the pharmacist recommended I walk across to Zugan & show them my physical written script, my printed-out pharmacy/Rx history, & explain the situation & see if the doctor would write a new Rx. So I did. Along with my fiance, who bore witness to the entire incident. I tearfully & politely explained my situation to the front-desk girl at Zugan & she took my paperwork to talk to the doctor in back. She came back & said that the doctor wouldn't write the Rx without seeing me as a patient. I was confused & said that's why I'm here, can't I see him now then? She repeated that he wouldn't write me the Rx & suggested I try MedCenter instead & wrote their number down on a sticky note. Feeling defeated, I started to cry again. My fiance asked her if the doctor could instead write a Rx for a few days until I can see a doctor. She said we could ask him when he came back, then disappeared. In the meantime I reached my doctor (who was out of town) on his cell to explain & he suggested to have the doctor call him via his # on my physical Rx & he would give him my history/Rx need. ~30 min later when the girl & doc came back, I explained what I discussed with my doctor & asked her if the doctor could call. After completely refusing to ask him for 5 minutes, she finally went. The doctor (Dr. William "Barney" Van Valin) came out from the back (dressed in a graphic t-shirt & unbuttoned shirt over it--weirdly unprofessional) & angrily snapped at me as he threw my Rx on the desk: DR: "Is this your prescription?!" Me: "Yes. My doctor said y.." DR: "Look, I'm not calling your doctor! I'm not going to write this for you!" Me: "I can't function without it." DR: "So what? You can't concentrate? Big deal! Try harder!" Me: "Oh my god, are you kidding me?" I was stunned in disbelief & started bawling from how hurtful it was for a doctor to dismiss my legitimate medical condition. He also made a comment about not believing in mental health issues, but I forget exactly what it was because I was so stunned at this point. DR: "You knew this was coming up! You shouldn't have waited!" Me: "I have been waiting to get my new insurance cards. I only fill it every 1.5 months because I don't take it on the weekends!" DR: "So then don't take it this weekend!" Me: "I didn't, I'm completely out!" DR: "Well, you shoulda planned better, GIRL!" Condescending, misogynistic emphasis on GIRL. That was the last straw for me. I could not believe it the way I was being talked to by a "medical professional" & told him he was being an a**hoIe & to burn in helI as I left crying hysterically in utter shock from how I was spoken to/treated. My fiance went back in a few min later to settle a bill & to talk to the doctor about his behavior. My fiance is the nicest, most polite person you will ever meet. He (bless his heart) tried to explain to the doctor the struggle of learning disability & the doctor said he "didn't believe in mental health disorders." (Hello, you're a doctor!) My fiance told him regardless, it was unacceptable how he spoke to & treated me & that his bedside manner was atrocious. The doctor snapped, "What do you know about bedside manner?!" My fiance is a resident doctor. The doctor then said that no PCP in SB would ever prescribe someone controlled medication & that if any did, it would be him--if I were to see him as my PCP. (Uh.) He then said he couldn't prescribe it at Zugan, but he could see me at his PCP office in Buellton the next day. First, NEVER. I do not feel safe in the same room as a man with that kind of hate toward women & disbelief in mental health. Second, why was that response not his explanation to ME instead of the degrading, condescending vitriol he spewed at me earlier?! As a doctor, you take an oath to do no harm. This doctor absolutely harmed me. He verbally assaulted, degraded, demeaned & humiliated me & yet Zugan's response is that they treated me "compassionately." No. Not by any stretch of the imagination. This type of behavior--let alone by a DOCTOR--is absolutely disgusting & unconscionable!

Dr. Jones is amazing. He was incredibly personable and very through with my case to fully…read moreunderstand the source of my pain. He spent time explaining my case and made sure I understood every step of the way. His team was incredible as well. They always answered my questions, provided plenty of information and worked to ensure a successful procedure and recovery. I was nervous right before surgery. Dr. Jones came in to discuss the procedure and immediately calmed the nerves I had. I felt comfortable and confident the surgery was the right decision for me. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Jones. He is an amazing surgeon and provides the highest quality of care. Even post-surgery I have the ability to continue communicating with him and his team for any post-op questions and follow-up care.

What a fantastic doctor! I had major back surgery done by Dr. Jones and everything turned out…read morefantastic. He is a very well regarded surgeon in Santa Barbara. You can tell by the way that he explains the way that he is going to do surgery that he knows what he's doing. I cannot say enough great things about this man. He changed my life with a fantastic surgery. I went to three other neurosurgeons for other opinions on my situation and Dr Jones by far had the best ideas, best execution, and most professional. I am now two months out after having major spinal surgery, and everything went splendid! He has been nothing but professional, kind, and I would recommend him to anyone. Most importantly if a family member had to have surgery I would demand that he did it.

Dr. Cox is one of the best medical professionals I have ever met. He is very respectful and has a…read moresoothing voice and manner, and I would highly recommend him for annual exams. I am and always have been extremely afraid of doctors, blood, needles, etc. Getting my blood taken is enough to have me in hysterics, crying and making enough of a scene to make other patients certain I've just been given 3 months to live. A friend of mine recommended Dr. Cox after having some difficulties with her period and seeing him a few times for various tests and treatments. She told me that he was the best gynecologist she'd ever been to. At first I was scared to have my exam with a male gynecologist, but after calling to make an appointment I found out the wait to see a female was several weeks, and Dr. Cox had a cancellation that I could take the very next day - I figured I'd better get it over with before I lost my nerve! Dr. Cox talked me through every part of the exam and assured me it would be quick and painless. He was right. I left feeling relieved I'd gotten it over with and appreciative for his kindness and respect. Most doctors who I've been to treat me as though I'm silly for being so scared, but Dr. Cox respected my fears and tried to reason with me to make me forget them. I've been to Dr. Cox for a couple of exams since my first, and he has remembered me and congratulated me for being increasingly brave. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and kind gynecologist.

This facility recently opened a new wing where they do physical rehabilitation and physical therapy…read morefor after people get surgeries and stuff. my grandma was just in for her knee surgery rehab and they did such a great job helping her. very friendly, halpful, and professional. i love my grandma and i'm so glad she went there she is doing great now. thank you ccnc!

This is a well managed facility, considering its not easy offering rehabilitation, physical therapy…read moreand senior care under one roof. With a patient capacity of 189, the staff does their best to care for patients, with director oversight, unlike many facilities, there are no more than two patients per room, patients don't spend all day left in hallways and food service is a higher standard, most importantly theft from patients belongs are non existent and the facility has undergone recent renovation. Central Coast Nursing will only improve year after year as long as quality standards remain high and consistent.