Ridley-Tree Cancer Center - Santa Barbara (CA)

5 /5 Lillian Luu: I have a rare gallbladder cancer, Stage 4, at 33 years of age. Dr. Newman pulled out all the stops to find effective, in some cases experimental treatments AND get them covered by insurance. He did so much of his own research and he listened when we presented our own. That he got my drugs covered by insurance is nothing short of a miracle. Through several hospitalizations and surgeries, I have been fully supported by Dr. Newman and Dr. Conway. They were ever present and managed my care while I was hospitalized. Rebecca and Stefanie Rashti in palliative care have been with me every step of the way, calling every week to ensure my medications are on point. I couldn’t have asked for a better team. I’ve never received healthcare of this caliber and it has made a challenging diagnosis that much easier.

1 /5 another view: Worst first phone call ever! Fast talking, non-listening, rigid, rude, wouldnt respond to my question about the name or spelling of names she was giving me, mid-sentence cut me off transferred me to a different department. A womans name with an S in the middle and a Lee on the end, impossible to distinguish or even get her to repeat her name. I have great hearing. Its not a hearing problem, its a 10x the speed like the end of an ad on the radio giving the disclaimers faster than any human ear could grasp what is being said. Yikes. Hoping the MDs and cancer care is better than the staff person who is their first connection to a newcomer. Their hiring department hired a bad person for that job.

5 /5 Anna Meza: Dr Guenther is an amazing doctor he was so compassionate with my mom’s care and always answered all our questions. Ridley Tree Cancer center staff is very helpful and always compassionate in all they do, i highly recommend this place for your loved ones

4 /5 Katie Kosmala: My doctor is rushed, not enough time for my appointments, although I am stage 4 or terminal and the standard of care has not benefited me really. She does take the time to discuss other options with me, which is very appreciated. I guess I cannot knock them for the lack for effective treatment for terminal patients. But, they use very strong aerosol cleaner inside the poorly ventilated building and hand put candy during Halloween. Had to knock the rating down one star. My doctor is brilliant and the nurses are very helpful and caring.

1 /5 闫倩玉: The bad part is that the doctor did too many unnecessary tests and asked me to take aspirin while breastfeeding, which would affect my baby and reduce my milk supply. I went for an ultrasound today and the examiner told me that there is no need to continue. I tried it again, but the doctor said I won’t stop taking aspirin without doing an ultrasound! How ridiculous! When I call, I always wait for a call back, but no call ever comes!