Any recommendations for a doctor in internal medicine? I'm looking for one to address my general health needs. I have cerebral palsy so my situation requires a little more than a general practitioner. Closer to Goleta would be preferable. So far Dr. Wilmanns has been suggested to me. Thanks!
COMMENT 169268
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2011-05-01 11:26 AM |
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Birken, Svedlow, Ryack ~ GREAT!
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DARYL
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2011-05-01 11:31 AM |
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Dr. Jeffrey Polito
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COMMENT 169275P
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2011-05-01 11:56 AM |
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Thumbs way up for Dr. Jeffrey Hadsell at Sansum. Not sure if he's still there but he was my doctor for many years and appreciated how he really got to the heart of the matter by asking so many questions----in other words, he really cared.
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COMMENT 169283
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2011-05-01 12:20 PM |
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Dr. Glenn Hollinshead in Goleta Same comments at Hadsell. He really diagnoses before prescribing. And cares. I have seen him for over 25 years.
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COMMENT 169284
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2011-05-01 12:40 PM |
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I second Svedlow Birken and Ryack
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COMMENT 169285
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2011-05-01 12:54 PM |
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Erno Daniel, Sansum brilliant and kind!
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COMMENT 169297
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2011-05-01 01:50 PM |
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A second vote for Erno Daniel
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COMMENT 169308
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2011-05-01 02:14 PM |
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Birken -both of us go to him - he's the best
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COMMENT 169323P
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2011-05-01 03:38 PM |
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I think the world of Dr. Bordofsky. He's a great clinician. Maybe some other nurses would give us the inside scoop.
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COMMENT 169338
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2011-05-01 04:54 PM |
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Beverly Brott, MD. She doesn't accept insurance but you get personalized care and you get your money's worth. No sitting in a waiting room for an hour only to see a Physician's Assistant or a different doctor every time you come to the clinic. She is an excellent internist when it come to the complicated cases and she is good with routine, day to day things too. Fair prices, downtown office
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COMMENT 169367P
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2011-05-01 06:55 PM |
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What's the "freight" these days for an MD that doesn't accept insurance?
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COMMENT 169379
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2011-05-01 07:29 PM |
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Do not go to David Mandel at Sansum
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COMMENT 169400P
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2011-05-01 08:35 PM |
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Thanks for the referrals. I don't have a doc. and have been thinking about going to Sansum; can one ask for a specific doctor there? (And how to avoid (and why?) David Mandel?) There are several Sansums; does one just call them and ask for a specific doctor, eg. Dr. Daniel, or are you assigned to one?
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COMMENT 169411P
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2011-05-01 10:19 PM |
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Some of the names on here are people I would never go to, or go back to. Please, do yourself a huge favor and get a referral from someone who actually knows what it takes to make a good doctor, preferrably someone who is in the same profession. If you have a doctor in any field you like, ask them. It's a small town full of more bad doctors than good believe it or not. And getting a referral from another doctor means worlds more than some average joe here.
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COMMENT 169420P
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2011-05-01 11:55 PM |
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I am a nurse in town and I actually think that asking doctors who they would recommend to you is a terrible idea. It is a community based on referrals for income. For example, I work for a particular specialist (who happens to be a reasonably talented physician) but refers most of his patients to the worst surgeon in town because he, in turn, refers them back for follow up. Be careful of the you scratch my back I'll scratch yours philosophy. It is very prevalent in SB. Ask a nurse instead who she would send a loved one to. He/she may not come out and say who NOT to go to but may tactfully refer you to a "better" choice.
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COMMENT 169422P
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2011-05-02 12:56 AM |
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My wife and I use Dr. Geiler. He's not in sansum. Takes the time, is very smart and has a great grasp of complicated matters as well.
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REDI2RXT
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2011-05-02 07:08 AM |
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A tremendous third vote for Dr. Erno Daniel !
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COMMENT 169448P
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2011-05-02 07:23 AM |
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Bill Koonce is great.
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COMMENT 169459P
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2011-05-02 07:35 AM |
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Jon Uyeskaya MD in Goleta is good & he has a new female MD partner who is also supposed to be very good. My doctor isn't taking any new patients, but if i didn't have that doctor I'd go to Jon.
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COMMENT 169470P
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2011-05-02 08:17 AM |
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My husbad and I both see Dr. Mandel at Sansum Clinic and feel he is wonderful. Calm, caring, smart and understanding.
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SBALAX
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2011-05-02 08:26 AM |
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Rick Ponce at Sansum, Pesetas. I don't think he's taking new patients, though.
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COMMENT 169481P
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2011-05-02 08:30 AM |
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If I have a choice, I try to stay away from Sansum. Too bad for their docs, some of them are good. The clinic is just too much of a hassle.
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COMMENT 169490P
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2011-05-02 08:42 AM |
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Dr. Christopher Donner @ Sansum. He is kind, patient, knowledgeable and very well informed. I have been seeing him for at least 15 years and he has listened to my concerns and I am not an easy patient - I question everything and want to know about all available options. To 481P - Sansum is no more of a hassle than any other medical office. You make an appointment, pay your co-pay, see the doctor. Pretty much the same anywhere.
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COMMENT 169513
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2011-05-02 09:24 AM |
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If you are going to Sansum make sure your insurance plan is compatible with what they accept. The do not take them all...
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COMMENT 169517
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2011-05-02 09:40 AM |
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Spouse and I both go to Dr. Geiler. He's great! Takes time to explain things. His staff is personable too.
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COMMENT 169527P
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2011-05-02 10:06 AM |
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Thanks for the referrals. I see Dr. Daniels mentioned a lot, but he's not taking new patients (as many of the good doctors. like Birken)
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COMMENT 169530P
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2011-05-02 10:14 AM |
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Uyeskaya's "new" partner has been my physician. Unfortunately, she is closing her practice. And Uyeskaya does not take my insurance. =(
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COMMENT 169535
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2011-05-02 10:30 AM |
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I agree on the referral system, it's mostly for scratching each others backs. I hope that along with the internist that you have a dentist for your teeth, eye doctor for your eyes, Chiropractor for your physical challenges...
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COMMENT 169547
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2011-05-02 10:43 AM |
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Christopher Donner is a great doctor but he's an endocrinologist, not an internist.
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COMMENT 169560
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2011-05-02 11:00 AM |
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I had been looking forward to more female internists. That has been a disappointment. Five have either gone out of business or moved elsewhere. Having babies is the problem. As well as being a single mom. Dr. Uyesaka's partner is one of them. She is the fifth I am losing, a smart doctor. Can't tell from the comments how many of the posters are women commenting about male doctors. A male doctor may be fine for a man but can often become dismissive and arrogant towards informed and pro-active women patients. Let's get some responses from women - which doctors do they like.
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COMMENT 169591
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2011-05-02 11:58 AM |
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Dr. Chris Donner & his PA, Rosanna Petronella are my Internal Specialist at Sansum on Pesetas. I have been going to them for over 20 yrs and they are the most well informed and caring people who always give me all the time I need at each visit. My Primary Care Doctor is Dr. Randall Howard at Sansum on Patterson Ave. He referred me to Dr. Donner. Sansum has a wonderful Team of Doctors who work together for ME!!
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COMMENT 169599
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2011-05-02 12:06 PM |
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Dr Donner isn't an internal doc but an Endocrinologist ~ Not sure why op wants internal doc but my referral still stands as the best to check out is Dr Howard & Dr Donner.
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COMMENT 169626
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2011-05-02 02:47 PM |
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Sansum Clinic has several well qualified female Internists, all of whom accept major insurance plans and Medicare. Go to SansumClinic.org, click on Find a Doc, check out their professional backgrounds online, and pick one that meets your needs.
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COMMENT 169627P
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2011-05-02 02:53 PM |
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I am a female. Dr. Eric Trautwein. Private practice - left Sansum. I've been through about 5 different internists at Sansum and have stuck with him for a good number of years. I will avoid Sansum if possible and pay the increased costs.
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SHORELINE
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2011-05-02 02:56 PM |
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There is a Doner and and Donner. Christopher is an endocrinologist, David is an internist.
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COMMENT 169639
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2011-05-02 03:20 PM |
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Dr. David Birken is an excellent internist. He was up front and honest with me. His practice (run with Drs. Svedlow and Ryack) is very well run and efficient. You are seen on time and they will do their best to accomodate you if you need to be seen urgently. Good Luck on your search.
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COMMENT 169643
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2011-05-02 03:26 PM |
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I have seen several doctors at Sansum and my vote goes to Dr,. Sim. He is kind, caring and well-informed. I also must add to an earlier comment. Dr Mandel made a terrible error in my diagnosis when he was my doctor. I can not recommend him.
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DOUGBUCK
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2011-05-02 03:32 PM |
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Definitelyi Jon Uyesaka, M.D.
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COMMENT 169676
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2011-05-02 05:28 PM |
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Is the practice of Drs. Birken, Svedlow and Ryack still a boutique practice?
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COMMENT 169823
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2011-05-03 09:59 AM |
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Does anyone (outside of her family members) know Dr. Sunita Beal?
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COMMENT 222372
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2011-10-13 02:11 PM |
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I agree that Sansum is a hassle. I've waited up to an hour + to see a doctor and often don’t get test results----once they were actually sent to a woman that lives about 30 miles away; she looked my name up and called me! I've had the same Dr. for 10 years + and still get treated like a new patient with no history. His office staff often looks bored or apathetic; sometimes don’t bother looking up when addressed. His nurses are GREAT though! See details below.
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COMMENT 222431
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2011-10-13 04:22 PM |
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Continuation from my previous post: An ex-ray tech once recognized me as the person with (whatever). I told him he must be mistaken; he insisted and SHOWED me! When I brought it up to my Dr., he said he had informed me a few years back (and can prove it in his notes). Now, seriously, if he had told me, I'm not the type to "forget" or passively dismiss it without running home and looking it up. I don't dispute that he THOUGHT he had informed me---perhaps another case of test results that never made it to my mailbox, or maybe he tasked one of his bored staff to call me and she forgot?
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COMMENT 222467P
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2011-10-13 05:36 PM |
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I have had trouble with patient confidentiality as it related to Sansum as well. Not my confidentiality but I received a complete documentation of another patients cardiac rehab records via mail. I shredded them right away. I have also had miserable problems with their billing department. They charged me for tests that my insurance covered then sent me to collections when I wouldn't pay it. The doctors may be competent but the support staff isn't. I wouldn't go there even if I had to drive to LA to find a doctor.
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COMMENT 362472
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2013-01-11 10:28 AM |
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Does anyone know of a local doctor who is specifically "gay-friendly"?
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COMMENT 364894
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2013-01-18 11:52 AM |
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My experience with Dr.Sunita Beal was very negative. I called to see about becoming a patient and she returned my call a couple weeks later. When she did call, she told me she would send out some forms to fill out. Never did.
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