Obstetricians in Santa Barbara, CA
OB-GYN • Santa Barbara, CA
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
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Phone
855-398-1633
S3ContactCenterCBO@sutterhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Sutter Health: 4.9/5 (50 reviews) (50)
- Vitals: 4.7/5 (17 ratings) (17)
- Vitals: 3.4/5 (53 ratings) (53)
- Healthgrades: 3.8/5 (20 reviews) (20)
- Healthgrades: 3.3/5 (15 reviews) (15)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and kind bedside manner
- High level of medical expertise and thorough care during pregnancies
- Effective communication and clear explanations of health conditions
- Strong commitment to patient well-being and proactive follow-up
- Helpful guidance for first-time mothers
Common complaints
- Long wait times at clinics
- Concerns regarding staff rudeness or lack of courtesy
- Disorganization in office management and appointment scheduling
- Limited office hours impacting availability during emergencies
- Occasional reports of poor bedside manner or communication issues
"He is the sweetest, kindest, gentle, and very informative doctor. He takes his time in answering questions... Best birth experience ever."
— Vitals (Dr. Donald Lindblad)"They make you pay additional $1500 for their own book keeping services on top of your insurance or they wont make a appointment for you... IT WILL BE A MISTAKE TO BOOK."
— Vitals (Dr. Pedram Rashti)"Each time I visit she is running at minimum 45 minutes behind... Bedside manner is even worse... I don't need a lecture, I need a Dr. who is true to their word and a good communicator."
— WebMD (Dr. Charmian Dresel-Velasquez)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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