Santa Barbara County Public Health Department - Santa Barbara (CA)

Margaret Smith Crocco Dr. Birch is a terrific surgeon with first-rate skills, deep knowledge of the research, and a friendly bedside manner. Recovery and results from my operation couldn’t have gone more smoothly. The entire Alta operation is supportive, efficient and welcoming. Having seen three doctors there, I have recommended the practice widely.

Breda Wall Recently was advised by my GP to go to emergency room at cottage on the tuesday before Thanksgiving and albeit an unexpected visit and out of an abundance of caution I took myself there . I was treated with caring and respect from the nervous moment I went through the doors by every member of the cottage hospital/ Dr.Mills team. What a fine job you do every day ..frontline heros that thankfully I do not encounter on a usual basic. I am thankful for the care and the outcome. Breda

Lys Poet Dr Rafael literally saved my life. He called me several times to have an urgent hysterectomy. It was scheduled immediately. After the surgery he came to see how I was doing. He was right to insist to have surgery right away as it revealed it was indeed cancer. The surgery was successful and the cancer did not spread thanks to Dr Rafael’s immediate actions. Very grateful to him!

Michael Morrison Having had back pain for years, Dr Pires has set me on the path to pain-free living. Dr Pires bedside manor, his willingness to take time to discuss and answer any questions thoroughly is outstanding! I cant say enough about my experience, highly recommended.

Makenna Green I’m 19 had my first surgery (ever in my life) here today and the patient care was excellent. I felt really supported and comfortable the entire time. I was not anxious as I was wheeled to the OR and genuinely felt like I was in good hands and cared for by *all* of the personnel that I met and performed or assisted with my visit and surgery. I haven’t had great patient care in the past, so I was genuinely really happy with my experience here today. Once the anesthesia was wearing off I chatted of all of my family members’ ears, telling stories about everyone there and how grateful I felt. (Nurse Tawnya you’re amazing and are MEANT for nursing!! Thank you!!)

Gail Cooley Making the appointment was easy and I got in within days. On the day of my appt. they did X-rays in the office and then I had a meeting with Dr. Proctor and his PA Jenna Withrow. We made a treatment plan and everything was complete within 5 weeks. I am very satisified with the care I received from Dr. Proctor and Ms. Withrow.

Gerardo Gonzales Dr. Ovadia is a great Orthopedic doctor, has a direct but courteous bed side manner. He is an expert in his field, but dont go looking to get something for nothing. If you are looking for a doctor to say whatever you want dont see him, he does in depth exams, and will give you a honest and true research and findings, a great honest person!

Dian Morton More then 20 years ago Dr Rink saved my life. I spent 2 weeks in a coma in intensive care. Nearly died but Dr Rink put me in a coma on life support. Very slowly I recovered and now I am healthy, happy and enjoying my life. Thank you Dr Rink.