Today was my first time meeting Dr. Kolstad. I've heard lots of talk about "patient-centered care"…read morein the past, but never have I met someone who so embodies this philosophy as she does. The time she took to ensure she truly understood my health concerns, the thoroughness of her questions, the holistic approach to interventions and her clear explanations of treatment options were absolutely exceptional. It is rare to find someone with her depth of knowledge, outstanding empathy for the patient experience, and radiant kindness. I am so thankful she chose a career in medicine, and we are all so lucky she has chosen to practice here in Santa Barbara.

Awful doctor who was rude, condescending and mean to my daughter when she saw him for a consult.read more

After reading some of the reviews I was a little worried to come here. But I believe everyone has a…read moredifferent experience. I was able to make an appointment for my medical documents in a quick matter of time. Once I had the appointment, Dr Spiegel made me feel very comfortable. They helped me out with whatever I needed in no time. I was very pleased with the staff and everything. No complaints really. Thank you!!

Oncology Efficient office staff and they were easy to work…read morewith. Appointments were on time Caring surgeon Dr Haji Clean and valet parking.

An update to my review as of 1/20/2026: We continue to be batted between UCLA telling us to call…read moreour insurance, and our insurance (Cigna) to call UCLA due to them (correctly) stating they do not set the prices, and only UCLA can help due to them charging us at a special faculty rate (despite special faculty rate NOT being the appropriate categorization for a primary care visit), and not informing us beforehand that this would be the case. Once we finally reach someone to talk to at UCLA, we are told a supervisor will look into it and then get no response for a month, only for us to proactively follow up and be put through the same claims process again with no help in sight. Truly, one of the worst healthcare experiences we have had. Over $1000 to get 5-10 minutes with a primary care Dr to request a an antidepressant that I have taken for years, and requiring a follow up Drs appointment to charge hundreds of dollars a second time to even be able to receive a refill of the medication. I hope my experience informs others and they choose a different healthcare provider group. Not only is there nobody to go to for help, the UCLA billing department actively does NOT want to help you, and unnecessary follow-up appointments are booked in order to extract as much money as possible from a patient into their healthcare system.

Caring, knowledgable, compassionate, thorough and easy to talk to. I trust my loved ones to her…read morecare, and I can think of no greater compliment for a doctor.

5/15/2026 Another seamless EBOO ozone treatment. Dr. Birch…read moreand his lovely nurse Bianca helped me clean my blood and feel amazing. Painless and very effective. They have turned my life around from gloom to Boom. Ozone dialysis is HIGHLY recommended. Get all the junk out of your blood! Stay oxygenated family.

Dr Birch has been very kind, extremely knowledgeable, and patient with all my many questions, and…read moreguiding with my health issues. Also, his have been very supportive and helpful with passing on my questions to the doctor. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Birch and his staff!

One thing about Dr. Ryu he's a great surgeon, he knows exactly what needs to be done. He is the…read moreonly one i would trust to work on my knee and shoulder. He has years of knowledge, experience and a steady hand.

I had an MRI done in mid-2023 and it showed I had a high-grade bursal-sided partial rotator cuff…read moretear on my left shoulder. This greatly limited the use of my left arm - I could only raise it just above my head. My shoulder become sorer and stiffer every couple of days. I read many on-line reviews of the orthopedic surgeons to familiarize myself with the surgeons in the Santa Barbara area. Fortunately, we are lucky to have some fine surgeons to choose from. From the reviews and ratings that I read, Dr. Richard Ryu was at the on top of the ratings. Due to the critical importance of selecting the right surgeon however, I decided to also personally speak with health care and medical professionals here in town for their recommendations. Dr. Ryu was the name usually mentioned as the best orthopedic surgeon. This made my decision an easy one. I had surgery at the end of Oct 2023. I had MINIMAL PAIN after my surgery. After the fourth day of surgery I no longer needed to take any medication. My left shoulder was however very stiff. I had intensive physical therapy at home 5-7 days a week/5x a day and formal physical therapy at Hayashida PT downtown SB twice a week for approx. 24 weeks. As of May 2024, I now have full range of motion in my left shoulder. - The office of Dr. Ryu is busy but courteous and friendly. - You will be expected to be on time for your appointment! - I experienced NO wait times in the lobby for all of my appointments, and very short wait times in the exam room (approx. 2-5 min - not your typical 15-20 minute wait times or longer). This can only happen if patients are on time. - Dr. Ryu is very thorough and professional. He's very good at explaining the steps needed pre and post-surgery - all of pre and post- surgery steps are written down for you to follow. He will expect you to listen and follow his instructions so you will achieve the best results. - He is on the conservative side of his surgery approach- using documented proven techniques for the bests results. - Dr. Ryu's credentials speak for themselves. I would like to thank everyone at Hayashida physical therapy and a special shout out to my physical therapist, Dr. Carly Shevitz, for her knowledge, enthusiasm and compassion. Dr. Richard Ryu - I cannot thank you enough for your expertise in your vocation. You are an extremely gifted surgeon and many patients have benefited because of it. I couldn't be more pleased with my results!

Very professional, nice staff, new clean offices, fair pricing. Dr and nurses knew what they were…read moredoing.

As a nurse, I understand the many challenges that face our healthcare system. For countless…read morereasons, I have chosen to seek care outside of the Cottage Hospital and Sansum Clinic systems. I was so excited when UCLA Health came north to Santa Barbara to challenge a careless monopoly. I was blown away when I was given the option over the phone to make a new patient appointment later that same week--versus months down the road elsewhere. After making the appointment, I could fill out all of my medical history and paperwork via MyChart prior to my arrival to make things move along more efficiently. I also received multiple reminders via text and email. Unfortunately, as with every place providing medical care, I could tell they were sorely understaffed. I saw Dr. Dennis Hughes who brought me back to the exam room, went through my entire medical/surgical history and allergies, took my vital signs (including height and weight), and thoroughly performed a physical assessment all on his own! It was honestly a one-man show and outstanding! He listened to my concerns and needs, while making me feel heard and important. I came in to my appointment fasting with the hope to have my annual blood tests done. Sure enough, I conveniently had my blood drawn on site and Dr. Hughes made a video follow-up to go over my results. The facility is new so it was very clean, though appeared to have some growing pains. I wish them the best and look forward to my future care here.

I got a Bone Score test at Montecito Concierge Medicine recently. From my first phone call to set…read moreup the appointment, to being tested and learning my Bone Score, it was a great experience. A tiny sensation from the local anesthesia, but even that was much less than usual because Dr. Viglione used a tiny needle. The test itself was completely painless and there was no pain afterwards. I was so happy to learn my bone score and discuss it with Dr. Viglione. It told me that, in addition to the bone loss I already knew about, my bone quality was low because my bone was soft. This is the information I needed to decide to take Prolia to improve my bones. I am an inventor of the technology and can attest that Dr. Viglione used it perfectly! He and his nurse Mary Sidavanh made it one of the most pleasant doctor's visits I can recall.

Dr. Viglione is fantastic. He's super patient, accessible and compassionate. He's treated me for a…read morebad back, an infected toe and some kind of skin infection I got in Cabo after stepping on a sea urchin. Oh and my blood pressure is finally controlled. He wants me to lose some belly weight but he doesn't make me feel like a lazy couch potato. He's very adept at the power of suggestion and setting a good example. If you're looking for a great doctor he's your man.