Kathleen Kolstad, MD, PhD
Rheumatology • Santa Barbara, CA • Since 1955 • Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care – 111 East Victoria Street, Floor 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 US locations
About
Summary: Kathleen Kolstad, MD, PhD is affiliated with UCLA Health’s rheumatology services, with practice in the Santa Barbara area. UCLA Health operates 5 hospitals and extensive primary care networks across Southern California, and supports a broad research and academic mission through its affiliation with the University of California, Los Angeles. For precise appointment information or Santa Barbara rheumatology services under UCLA Health, consider contacting UCLA Health directly or visiting their website’s provider directory.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
111 East Victoria Street, Floor 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 US
Phone
805-564-3233
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Opening Hours
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Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- UCLA Health Official Site: 5.0/5.0 (139 reviews (211 total ratings))
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Excellent listener and empathetic
- Thorough, knowledgeable, and professional approach
- Effective diagnosis and treatment planning
- Patient-centered care
- Clear communication and explanations
Common complaints
- None reported in available reviews
"Dr. Kolstad is amazing. She is incredibly empathetic and actively listens. She is a problem solver and always positive. I sincerely appreciate her advocacy on my behalf."
— UCLA Health Patient Review"I trust her completely and recommend her highly. I drive 90 miles each way to see her. So grateful to her for making the quality of my life better with an incurable disease."
— Healthgrades Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Year 5. April 13. Our Trainees and Learners at the Forefront of Our Missions | Department of Medicine Blog — Apr 13, 2026
- New Cottage Clinic Specializes in Rheumatology | Your Health | Noozhawk — Sep 24, 2025
- Year 4. July 21. Our Contributions to Health in the Central Coast | Department of Medicine Blog — Jul 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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