Kimberly Grafton, Md

(67 reviews)

0.1 mi

I am beyond happy with my breast reduction and lift. I was so nervous going into the surgery, but…read morefrom the very first appointment, everyone made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. The entire team was kind, patient, and so reassuring throughout the whole process. I'm so happy with my result and they are exactly what I wanted. I had little to no bruising and honestly experienced very minimal (almost no) pain, which surprised me- that was the part I was more nervous about. I'm so grateful I chose this practice and would highly recommend them to anyone considering this procedure. It truly exceeded all of my expectations.

I had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Yegiyants and her staff with my breast augmentation. I…read moream SOOO thrilled with my results. As a mom who breastfed, I was worried about the outcome of an augmentation without a lift. Dr. Yegiyants was so knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process and knew exactly how to achieve the results I wanted. I will be going to her for any future cosmetic work!

Stacey V Review: Three months after abdominoplasty and liposuction. Success of healing and maintenance relies on various patient factors.

Stacey V Review: Three months after abdominoplasty and liposuction. Surgery has the ability to reshape the body.

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Advanced Surgical Associates

(2 reviews)

0.3 mi

After many doctors suggesting a radical procedure for my navel condition, I saw Dr. Thoman. In a…read morefew minutes, he defined what I had, and said it would heal on it's own, and sent me back home with a smile. I am very impressed with his knowledge. He seems to be the only specialist in this area within Santa Barbara.

Dr. Thoman is a wonderful surgeon! My husband recently had hernia surgery with Dr. Thoman and…read moreeverything went smoothly. Dr. Thoman is knowledgeable, confident, and gets directly to the point. His staff is AMAZING as well! Deanna at the front desk is very sweet, extremely helpful, and professional. She always has a smile on her face and that goes a long way especially when patients are in need. Cyndi is also just as amazing! She went above and beyond to coordinate my husband's surgery. She was kind and attentive and went out of her way to help. Micheline was also so sweet! Thank you so much to Dr. Thoman and his wonderful team. Grateful for you all!!

David Thoman, MD

3.8

(16 reviews)

0.0 mi

Had my VSG surgery 2 years ago....August 24, 2023 HW: 322…read moreLW: 135 Current weight: 151 NO Complications to date, surgery... extremely fast Under for less than 50 mins 1 day hospital stay and home the next Man of few words, but what is there to say when his work speaks for itself. He's HONEST. The population of clientele he works with deserves honesty and it takes accountability as a patient The work doesn't happen itself, doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen I would never recommend the Santa Maria Weight loss clinic , a complete mess...you can see why yourself Make the drive to Santa Barbara Advanced Surgical Associates Amazing work. I don't regret the surgery It's permanent, it's a tool If you don't stay the course, you will gain weight back remember YOU NEED TO DO THE WORK AS WELL the hard part is after the 1st year, once your appetite and cravings begin to return Nothing in this life is easy, but again thank you to Dr. Thoman and Cindy and the whole team for their amazing work. Highly recommend to anyone SERIOUSLY interested in the procedure Chefs Kiss !!!!!

I went to this guy for a consult before I read the reviews. I have a hernia. He spent less than 5…read moreminutes with him. I told him I was very concerned about mesh especially since my body tends to reject foreign things. He said it shouldn't do that. That's it. Didn't address my concerns. I had to ask him if he even wanted to look at my hernia. No way in hell he's operating on my body. I'll drive where ever I have to until I feel comfortable.

Advanced Surgical Associates

Left abdominal incision 23 days after surgery

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Right abdominal incision 23 days after surgery

Howard Gross, MD

4.6

(45 reviews)

0.8 mi

Had a wonderful experience with Dr .Gross & staff . Had a…read morebreast lift & 30 yr old implants removed . I felt everyone including - nurses to anesthesiologist were just amazing and supportive. Dr.Gross very professional and so knowledgeable. My breast look amazing , youthful and natural . Definitely would recommend .

Dr Gross is the best ! This was a second procedure for me and my results were a lot better this…read moretime with him as my doctor. He and his staff are so nice and professional. They all make you feel so comfortable. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family.

Augmentation with Mentor 275cc implants and a bilateral lift.

Mentor Smooth Round Moderate Classic profile: 360cc

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Dr. Howard Gross and staff

Adam Lowenstein

Dr. Lowenstein is truly the best in the business! I've now had two breast augmentations with him,…read moreand I couldn't be happier with my results. The first time he gave me a beautiful, natural outcome, and when I decided to go a bit larger for my second BA with Motiva implants, I fully trusted his eye and expertise to deliver. I was torn between two sizes and left it completely in his hands, he nailed it! Beyond his incredible surgical skill, Dr. Lowenstein made what can feel like a stressful process so comfortable and reassuring. I can't imagine going through this with anyone else. His team is just as amazing. Christina, the patient coordinator, makes the scheduling and planning process absolutely seamless. I am beyond thrilled with my results and so grateful to Dr. Lowenstein and his entire team. If you're considering surgery, look no further, you're in the very best hands!

Dr. Lowenstein is an extremely skilled and compassionate surgeon. I highly recommend him to anyone…read moresuffering from migraines. My 20 year old son has suffered with debilitating pain/migraines for the past 7 years. He has been in constant daily pain that entire time, the only thing that would relieve his pain was weekly nerve blocks and even those would only reduce his pain for 1-2 days. He wasn't able to attend school in person or get a job. He has missed countless family/friend events and has missed out on so much of his childhood and teenage years. He has greatly suffered physically and mentally/emotionally for years. We found Dr. Lowenstein during a google search and he has completely changed my sons life and future. My son had nerve decompression surgery from Dr. Lowenstein for supratrochlear neuralgia. He woke up from surgery completely pain free and remains pain free for the first time in 7 years! Dr. Lowenstein is a very knowledgeable and skilled plastic surgeon who took great care during surgery to address my sons issues and alleviate his pain, he also created an incision that would heal with minimal scaring. Dr. Lowenstein's pre and post surgical care was very thorough. He is very conscientious with his patients care and well being. He took greats steps to avoid any complications or infections and my son had an extremely smooth recovery due to these efforts. The entire staff at Dr. Lowenstein's office were amazing and such a pleasure to work with! We felt supported and informed throughout the entire process. Crystal, the office manager, was the first person I interacted with when I called. She was so nice and helpful. Christina, the patient coordinator, was very empathetic and supportive to what we were going through. She was very knowledgeable about the surgery and she walked us through each step of the process, even helping us find a hotel to stay at. Christina was very helpful and organized and made me feel like we were in good hands. Jodi and Shelley were my sons nurses, they were so caring and compassionate and really made us feel at ease and well taken care of. Jodi called us several weeks before the surgery and went over everything in detail and answered all of our questions. Jodi was my sons nurse the day of surgery and she really helped calm our nerves. She kept in contact with me before and after the surgery which I really appreciated. When I was overcome with joy and tears after seeing my son pain free Jodi was there to share in my excitement. My sons anesthesiologist, Cory, was very reassuring and professional, we instantly felt comfortable and safe with him. We had Shelley during our consultation and post op appointments. Shelley genuinely shared in our joy and was so supportive. My son and I both felt like he was in great hands with everyone at Dr. Lowenstein's office and that we had made the right decision to move forward with his decompression surgery. This surgery has been life changing for our entire family and we are forever grateful to Dr. Lowenstein for his expertise and his passion to fight for those suffering from migraines and nerve pain. Dr. Lowenstein was thrilled with my sons outcome and so compassionate. I highly recommend Dr. Lowenstein and his staff to anyone suffering from migraines. Dr. Lowenstein is doing very important work and I hope that this surgery will become more well known in the medical community so that more people suffering can find relief like my son has.

Our patient coordinator office.

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Our gallery foyer.

Herbay Pharmacy

(4 reviews)

4.8 mi

Herbay is a not so hidden gem. We heard about them and ability to call and schedule vaccines with…read moreno hassle. True!! They got our kids in right away when they were elidgable and next day appointment for my booster. I am moving all of our pharmacy business here! This is the kind of small local business we all need to support. I'm super glad to have discovered it.

We discovered Herbay Pharmacy when the first Covid vaccines became available. We called to see if…read morethey had vaccines and made an appt for the next day. The pharmacist is delightful: kind, helpful, with great questions and advice. After years at Walgreens and CVS, with terrible customer service and long lines, I immediately started sending all prescriptions to Herbay. So much better! I even get personal calls from the pharmacist when it's time to refill prescriptions. She has them done within the hour, and there's never any hassle. I cannot recommend this pharmacy enough. This is how a pharmacy should work! Efficient, amazing customer service, and really good people. If you're looking for a pharmacy, choose Herbay. And if you have a pharmacy that isn't terrific, make the switch!

They have your basic needs covered!

Pharmacy

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DossMD

(1 review)

0.2 mi

Dr. Linden Doss is a board-certified ophthalmologist as well as an oculoplastic surgeon who…read morespecializes in the eyes. I would highly recommend him over a plastic surgeon who specializes in all types of facial surgery. Dr. Doss is highly skilled, professional, and caring. My surgery was very complex, and the results were outstanding. You'll also be in great hands with Dr. Doss and his staff - they work hard and treat all patients with care and respect. They are responsive and are there to answer questions via text, email, etc. throughout the whole experience. Five stars

From the owner: Santa Barbara’s premiere cosmetic eyelid and facial plastic surgeon. We are delighted to join our…read moreSanta Barbara family! As a USC fellowship trained eye and facial plastic surgeon, Dr Doss takes an artistic and world-class approach to restoring the eyelid and upper face. We also offer botox, dermal fillers and photo rejuvenation. We aim to serve our patients with attentive care, joy and compassion!

Meticulous attention to the health and safety of the eyes is at the center of all the aesthetic and reconstructive work we do.

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Farida Bounoua, MD

(14 reviews)

0.3 mi

Dr. Bounoua is a kind caring compassionate Doctor who has been a tremendous help to me. She is a…read moregreat surgeon and a great person!!

Dr. Farina Bounoua is an amazing surgeon and a beautiful person. She is caring and personable…read more Takes the time to review the treatment plan and answer all questions. I can highly recommend her. She employs very helpful employees that are also knowledgeable about the treatment planned and an important review of insurance. You would be in the best hands ever.

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Dr. Lexine Yurcho

(2 reviews)

0.3 mi

She was the only person to ever diagnose me correctly with a fissure! Every one else said I had…read morehemorrhoids and never helped. She was sweet and knowledgeable.

Dr. Yurcho, is by far, the absolute BEST, at what she does. Having been diagnosed with…read moreDiverticulitis over 10 years ago, I am required to get Colonoscopy once every 3 years. My 2 other experiences were with other physicians, who both left me feeling, bloated and underwhelmed. TDr. Yurcho, and her staff, were kind, attentive, upbeat, personable, caring, helpful and truly cared about ensuring I had a pleasant experience. Dr. Yurcho brings a calming presence and peace of mind to the experience. Dr. Yurcho, thank you for taking the time to put my fears at ease and making the experience about as enjoyable as it could be. I can't imagine using anyone else.

Christopher E Birch, MD

(9 reviews)

1.9 mi

I drive to Solvang to see Dr Birch after a very bad experience at an orthopedic office in San Luis…read moreObispo. Dr Birch's office provided excellent medical care from the check in to Xray tech, to consultation with the PA and then final visit with Dr Birch. Dr Birch and staff were thorough, efficient and answered all my questions and I never felt rushed during my visit. I'd highly recommend Dr Birch snd will certainly be back if needed.

Total right hip replacement performed by Dr. Birch on May 3, 2022, at Goleta Valley Cottage…read moreHospital. I'm 79 years old. I have been very active most of my life, primarily running, swimming and cycling. The week before surgery, I rode my bike 200 miles or so. Every day. My hip started bothering me c. July 2021. I was told it was bone on bone. I was adamantly opposed to getting surgery, maybe even a bit afraid. However, as my range of motion diminished, and pain increased, I decided to go for it in early April. I didn't have to wait too long, glad it's now over. This is day 11. I'm still somewhat stiff and sore of course. I pushed my recovery. I rarely used the walker or cane. Not recommending this to anyone, but it was my choice. I walked maybe 1/2 mile per day plus the recommended exercises. I missed riding my bike so about day 6 I bought a step through bike to try out. I went slowly and carefully, made sure I could put my feet down and carefully mounted and dismounted. On the 13th, 10 days after surgery, I rode that bike 10 miles around Carpinteria. This was an old Electra 3 speed hub 5 mph in first, 10 mph in second, and 15 mph all out in third. Everyone warns me to be careful, don't push it. I'm almost 80, what is wrong with me, I can't stop myself! Today I lowered the seat on my old Mongoose about an inch, swung my leg over the saddle and rode to Summerland, about 6-7 miles away. Every day I feel better. If anything goes wrong with this, it's likely my fault, not Dr. Birch's. I've had some swelling and bruising, but the bruise is moving down the leg. I have developed a seroma, but I hear that's not unusual. I will monitor it and if need be, seek medical treatment. I only used one Oxycodone, and a couple other pain killers twice but ditched them 3 days after surgery. I'm optimistic I'm on the right track, and that Dr. Birch performed an excellent surgery, if my recovery and performance is any indication thereof. I'm still very slow standing up and my first few steps are somewhat painful, but after 10 or so steps, I'm feeling pretty good. Not encouraging anyone to copy me. Please listen to your professional advisors and exercise all caution in your recovery. A recumbent stationary bike would be a much safer option than mingling with the cars, risking a blowout, a bump in the road or whatever. For me, getting outdoors, going to a few places, offset the risk. Thank you, Dr. Birch for performing an excellent surgery on my hip. I downgraded from 5 to 4 stars to keep it real.

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Urban Optics Optometric Center

Urban Optics in Santa Barbara is wonderful! I've been happily going there for years because the…read morestaff always engages with warmth and genuinely friendliness. What could have been a simple prescription update and glasses purchase always turns into such a happy and fun experience, thanks to the incredible team. A special shoutout to Anastasiia and Lianna, who went above and beyond to make me feel cute and fashionable in my new specs. Their positive energy is contagious, and you can tell they genuinely love helping people feel their best. The entire Urban Optics team works together well, creating a cheerful environment. I always look forward to my exams and leave very happy. Dr. Zucker is pretty cool too! My prescriptions are always the best. I've tried other places and came right back. Thank you all for your great service year after year!

Worst OD I've ever been to. ** important note: They are not an authorized Oakley dealer and one of…read morethe reason is their business practices. They will put their own lenses on the Oakley's you bring BUT they don't tell you that Oakley doesn't allow any other lenses but Oakley to be used in their frames, it nulls the warranty and no authorized Oakley reseller optometrist will touch them after those lenses are put in or they'll lose they're license to sell Oakley's. When they were confronted with this, their response was that they'll gladly put new lenses in if I came in and paid for a new eye exam and pay for new lenses. So you're telling me you messed up and you won't fix your screw up without collecting more money. Lastly, they also lie about what your insurance covers. My insurance covers the eye exam but they lied and charged hundreds for the first exam that my insurance actually would have fully covered! Santa Barbara was never a place I'd expect to be ripped off, for such a "prestigious" city. Can't wait for the city to get through with their unethical business practices! Zero stars should be an option for Yelp reviews.

Experience a clean, contemporary, and relaxed atmosphere in our eye exam room.

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We treat dry, itchy, stinging, bringing, and watery eyes with Lipiflow, Intense Pulse Light, and Low Level Light Therapy!

Marc H Bienstock, DDS, MD

(22 reviews)

0.7 mi

5 stars. Dr. Bienstock is outstanding, as divine, as I can imagine, a dentist or oral surgeon can…read morebe. He is first of all a sweet and mentally healthy man, to say nothing of his excellent physical appearance. I had an extraction, and can barely remember anything about, whereas this was not the case with another oral surgeon. I had two IMPLANTS with sinus lift, with him which were flawless. I wish he could have lifted my boobs, but that is not his specialty. We are lucky to have him here in Goleta/S.B. His staff are humane and caring, the magazines are even good. I cannot comment on the cost because I have nothing to compare it to. It costs a bundle, but you can take a dental loan and pay it off in a decent amount of time.

The very best ..doc Binstock!! Did 2 implants…read more. Bone graft. And sinus lift.. He did excellent job Very nice ..professional.. He and his staff..great team work I was so scared...but be back in his office..soon to do other implant.. Thank you doc ...you are the best and great

Montecito Optometry

The team is very welcoming and extremely helpful. Oscar was the one who assisted me. I was in town…read moreand needing some contact lenses since I happened to lose one. They accepted my insurance and I was able to get something immediately and ordered. Quick service and well kept office.

I really enjoy this location, very friendly and professional, stocked with wide variety of frames…read morethat made it fun and easy to choose from. Oscar went beyond to make it this experience easy for us, highly recommended.

Welcome to our new location. Lower level of 1165 Coast Village Road with a parking lot.

Dr. Gary Strickland

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Cornelius J Mietus, OD

4.7

(26 reviews)

1.2 mi

Go here if you want professional courteous service and your best vision possible. I came here on a…read morefluke as they were able to get me in right away if I could be there in 20 minutes. They also had my new glasses ready for me in under a week as I am about to move away. My eyes are very happy now and the issues I had with my last Rx are long gone. This office is top notch.

I had an emergency and felt I needed to be seen and Dr Mietus came in on his day off to see me. I…read morehave always enjoyed Dr. Mietus and my whole family sees him. To come in and see me on his day off is just not the type of customer service you get anymore and I really appreciate him and his staff.

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Santa Barbara Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

(38 reviews)

0.7 mi

Dr. Hall extracted two of my molars and proved himself a consummate professional. I experienced no…read morepain whatsoever, during and after the procedure. His communication was clear and friendly, and he made sure all of my concerns were thoroughly addressed. The staff has earned my appreciation and respect; I was made to feel comfortable and safe at every step throughout my experience. I would endorse his care without reservation, and am grateful he is a member of our health care community.

This office shows amazing disrespect to patients' time. I had to wait for more than an hour…read more(literally!) for a consultation that lasted 10 minutes and over 50 minutes for a quick progress check. Dr. Riviera is a good oral surgeon but the office manager is grossly incompetent. If you do not want to spend hours waiting there, go to another practice -- there are many qualified oral surgeons in Santa Barbara, whose office managers are effective and competent.

Well lit and soft lighting in halls.

Reception area. The staff are so nice!

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Waiting room

Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4.1

(43 reviews)

0.2 mi

100% wonderful! I was having a dental crisis because I kept putting off care I knew I needed. Donna…read morecalled me back so fast and emailed me the paperwork immediately so we could just get rolling! The office manager approved for me to come in right away! I am visiting in town and couldn't find any appointments for 2 more days! My friend had a really, really old coupon sitting in a drawer and they honored it! I drove in and Dr. McAninch saw me right away! Angela, the dental assistant was incredibly gentle and sweet and talked me through the entire appointment, even holding my hand at one point. I had to have an extraction and the tooth was infected! Dr. McAninch made sure I was numbed up and comfortable as much as possible. Thank you Ocean for taking such great care of me when I failed to take care of myself.

Dr. McAninch IV is a very great doctor and he explained everything well and was willing to clarify…read moreany questions I had. I just finished surgery at their location and I felt very minor discomfort the first few days with no pain and minor swelling. Big kuddos to Dr. McAninch IV and his surgical assistants!