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 have been fortunate enough to have had several excellent personal physicians over the years, but…read moreDr. Sweeney is by far the best. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough. Moreover, her advice on how to improve my health is always sound and actionable. I feel extremely fortunate to be her patient, and, as an added bonus, Krista and the rest of Dr. Sweeney's staff are efficient and caring as well.

Love Dr. Mara... fun having the same name too! Love her…read moreoffice staff. They are always kind thoughtful and very responsive. The hardest part is driving from Ojai to SB. But always glad when I'm there !

Dr. Evelyne Azoulay helped me get to the bottom of my dis-ease. She has her finger on the pulse of…read morethe latest the medical field has to offer. It is obvious this is a physician who does her homework. She recommended different tests that gave her the full picture of my body's imbalances. She then addressed them with a balance of medicine and supplements. This is the first time I actually feel confident I have found the right doctor. I cannot thank Dr. Azoulay enough for lifting me out of the fog I have been living in for most of my adult life. I feel great!

The best place. Dr. Evelyne is so caring and took so much time talking to me and finding the best…read moresolutions for me. I came in feeling tired and told her my energy has been low and my metabolism was slow. She took the time to do tests and specific labs and questionnaires so we could see exactly what the problem was. We found out my thyroid was low and that I was lacking a bunch of vitamins! She prescribed some supplements and gave me some great breathing exercises. It's been 3 weeks and I feel REJUVINATED. My energy is back which I never thought could happen and I finally have the motivation to exercise and go out! I feel so much younger and wake up more refreshed. I even lost 5 pounds. Truly a miracle worker and the nicest person. She knows what she's doing. Highly reccomend.

Fabulous doctor. Great skills. Caring . Competent. Excellent communication skills…read more Highly recommend her.

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Best internist in California but inaccessible because he runs a concierge practice and has a…read morewaiting list of 150 people.

I am lucky to have Dr. Geiler as my primary care physician. He has saved my life more than once…read more His intelligence and ability to remember the smallest details is remarkable. He is always attentive and thorough during visits, answering my list of questions I brought along to my visit. When an issue arose outside of normal business hours I had no trouble contacting him directly. I have seen more than a few doctors at my age and Dr. Geiler is hands down the best you can get.

My husband and I have been a patient of Dr. Bryan's for years. She and her staff are terrific and…read morewe feel so well-cared for. Dr. Bryan is so knowledgeable and so kind. She is always there and available for her patients 24/7 and it's so comforting for us to know that. She always knows of the latest treatments and medicines and I could not ask for a better doctor. Shannon at the front desk makes sure all our medical records and test orders are done. I was at a specialist appointment at UCLA once and I called Shannon during that visit and she got all my necessary medical information to them right then and there. Amazing! Stephanie is the medical assistant and she is the nicest, most patient person you will ever meet. She is so efficient and she deals with all the stress of talking to insurance companies to make sure our medicines are covered and up to date. I don't know what we would do without her; she is that exceptional. I usually don't do Yelp reviews but this team really deserves to be lauded. I am so grateful to have them.

I have been a patient of Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Bryan for many many years. My brother is also a…read morephysician, and Chief of his Department at a teaching hospital in CA. Dr. Bryan provides extraordinary care and concern for her patients. Both Dr. Bryan and Dr. Rodgers are the reference standard by which all others should be measured.

Dr. Haig is an outstanding general practitioner. He genuinely cares about his patients and…read moreexemplifies this by taking his time with you, answering all your questions as best he can, and most importantly to me, he is an action taker. Whenever I have needed something done in relation to my condition, Dr. Haig got it done immediately. He made no excuses about being too busy (which he certainly is extremely busy and could make that excuse like other doctors)...he delegates extremely well with his staff so that all your needs are met and you receive the best possible care. I feel lucky to have him on my care team. I'm sure others agree because he is becoming more and more popular in the community--the wait time to get a new patient appointment is several months! For long term quality care, it is well worth the wait.

Dr. Sawyer Haig is the best doctor I have worked with in a long time. He listens, he demonstrates…read morecare and concern, and he then he actually goes out of his way to help. He explains things well and has an easy manner about him. He does not seem to be the least bit arrogant or narcissistic, which I have found is very rare for a doctor. I was very lucky he had an opening for a new patient due to a last minute cancellation. I have been quite dissatisfied with the quality of services at Sansum clinic is able to provide, and was looking all over Santa Barbara for a new primary doctor. Nobody in this town is taking new patients except for Sansum clinic. If you need a new doctor or need to transfer, you should request Dr. Haig!!

I've been a patient of Dignity Health--Shoreway location for many years. Even when Dr. Hughes left…read morethe practice over 4 years ago, I was heartbroken, but remained with this group for convenience to my home, despite his departure. I was very fond of him and he offered amazing patient care. My experience was not the same after he left and recently was considering changing my primary care provider. Fast forward to 2023--I learned Dr. Hughes returned to the practice, I was elated and couldn't wait to return to his care! I transferred immediately back to him as my primary care provider. It was easy to schedule appointments with him. He has the best personality, great listener and explains things thoroughly. He has a wonderful bedside manner and sense of humor. He gives honest opinions and gives you options, so you could decide whether or not to proceed. I'm overall healthy and my previous doctor had me come in at 4-5 month check-ups for I don't know why. I am glad to be in Dr. Hughes' care again! My opinion of him has not changed, even with the absence of a few years. If you are looking for a primary care provider, look no further--I highly recommend Dr. Hughes.

I am fortunate enough to be under Dr. Hughes care for over 10 years. I was surprised to see…read morepictures of him rock climbing in the office, which shows in his tenacity addressing my medical concerns. He approaches my treatment as a team captain, figuring out between us the best mode of action. On one occasion my cardiologist was getting ready to try some different meds for my cholesterol. "I just started taking those last month". Who thought of these? "Dr. Hughes". Well, he knows what he's doing! Entering a new phase of life, and treatments, I'm glad Dr. Hughes is in my corner helping me putting things in order

My story is "kind of" long. If too long, know this: for certain types of injuries such as soft…read moretissue and joint pains, Dr. Fareed may be THE doctor you want & need. He has treated professional athletes and auto accident victims. People (me included) travel long distances to receive his care. He is an incredibly nice man. His assistant is also extremely kind. SHORT STORY He is a surgeon but prefers to avoid surgery if possible. He developed a treatment for pain caused by inflammation. In my case, and several others, it worked. In short, Hydroplasty involves injecting the inflamed joint with a solution of: (i) saline, (ii) local anesthetic,(iii) steroid. The local relieves pain and allows the tissue to relax. The steroid reduces inflammation. The benefit lasts. It is expensive and insurance coverage was limited. However, I am as close to pain-free as I can be. I avoided costly and ineffective surgery. LONG STORY As a teen and in my 20s I had two injuries. At age 15, I was hit full force in the hip with a golf club. It hurt at the time but it did not affect me until about age 50; at which point it was very painful and limited my ability to do certain sports. It created lower back pain too. At age 23, I injured my shoulder and neck playing football. This injury produced severe pain and muscle tightness. At times the muscle spasms were so bad, I had to twist my neck in unhealthy ways to get a moment of relief. I went to chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists for more than 30 years. I learned yoga, Pilates other forms of physical self-help. None of them cured me but, collectively, they all helped in some way. A few years ago, a chiropractor told me that my problem was soft tissue and not a spine problem - this confirmed what I had believed for more than three decades (but no one was able or willing to say). Less than a year ago, visiting a friend in London, he told me about a treatment he received for frozen shoulder. In his case it was successful and he walked away pain-free after 45 minute office visit. A few months later I related the story to my brother-in-law. He told me about the same treatment and remarkably, that the man who had invented the treatment was in Santa Barbara. It was December 24 and I called Dr. Fareed's office. The response was, "The doctor can see you on the 26th, what time would you like to come in?" Dr. Fareed listened to my history. He prodded and poked my shoulder, neck and hip. He explained that his treatment was worth a try. That morning I received about ten separate injections. Both sides of the neck and various locations of my shoulders and upper back. I was exhilarated by the pain relief (also the steroid made me slightly manic in a good way). I estimate that I was 80% improved on that day. Over the following week, some but nowhere near all of the relief faded. I had four follow-up appointments over the next few months. Six months later my neck pain is almost gone. My hip pain is almost gone. My shoulder pain is mostly gone. I carried pain, extreme at times, for nearly 40 years. Today, my pain and tightness are less than they have ever been over those years.