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Dr. Brent Jerome Kovacs MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(33)
2403 Castillo St Suite 201 Santa Barbara CA, 93105
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Brent Kovacs is a gastroenterologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Kovacs specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Kovacs performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1991

Tulane University of Louisiana 1991

Tulane University School of Medicine 1991

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Treatments

  • Acid Reflux
  • Birth Defects
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Pain

Fellowships

  • Loma Linda University in California  

Dr. Brent Jerome Kovacs MD's Practice location

Practice At 2403 Castillo St Suite 201

2403 Castillo St Suite 201 -
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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New patients: 805-682-3585
Fax: 805-682-4072, 805-965-6782

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Dr. Brent Jerome Kovacs MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 33 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITALl

400 WEST PUEBLO SANTA BARBARA CA 93102

Head southeast on Castillo Street 53 ft
Turn left onto West Junipero Street 433 ft
Turn right onto Bath Street 510 ft
Turn right onto West Pueblo Street 434 ft
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GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITALl

351 S PATTERSON AVE SANTA BARBARA CA 93111

Head southeast on Castillo Street 53 ft
Turn right onto West Junipero Street 1615 ft
Turn right onto Calle Real 2463 ft
Take the ramp on the left onto CA 225 779 ft
Merge left onto El Camino Real (US 101) 4.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Patterson Avenue 948 ft
Turn left onto North Patterson Avenue 3486 ft
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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITALl

2050 VIBORG RD SOLVANG CA 93463

Head southeast on Castillo Street 53 ft
Turn right onto West Junipero Street 1615 ft
Turn right onto Calle Real 2463 ft
Take the ramp on the left onto CA 225 779 ft
Merge left onto El Camino Real (US 101) 1.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards CA 154: State Street 1124 ft
Continue straight onto Calle Real 1634 ft
Turn right onto San Marcos Pass Road (CA 154) 23.9 mi
Turn left onto Mission Drive (CA 246) 2.3 mi
Continue straight onto Mission Drive (CA246) 2.1 mi
Turn right onto Alamo Pintado Road 816 ft
Turn right onto Village Lane 656 ft
Continue left onto Village Lane 306 ft
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