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Dr. Christopher Elstner, MD

Dr. Christopher Elstner, MD

Pediatrics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Elstner, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington in 1999. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

915 N Milpas St # 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 965-1095

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Elstner specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
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Dr. Elstner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elstner

3.7
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Worst doctor
At 18 months old we noticed my daughter having what we now know a seizure. We went to him and explained exactly what we saw and how long the seizure lasted and he assured us nothing was wrong. We did this a few more times over the course of a year to only find out later after requesting a different dr that she was in fact NOT ok and was having abnormal brain activity. Once we found out that she was diagnosed with infantile spasms to add more insult to injury our neurologist told us that with IS time is of the essence. Unfortunately my daughter has now severe developmental delays. All he had to do was give us a referral to see a neurologist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Worst pediatrician – Sep 12, 2024
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Horrible doctor. When my son was born in Cottage some time ago and he was not there to assist after the birth, he came in the next morning while my wife was sleeping (finally) and woke her up at 6am to yell at her for not following his advice to the letter, not realizing that we had been seeing him for 3 years already with out daughter. I would not recommend this person to anyone... arrogant, self serving and prone to making mistakes in my opinion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 13, 2017
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Amazing doc for little kids, he sings and has such a great energy. Even when I went into our doctor's visits a little bit anxious or stressed, I always left feeling calm and happy with our visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Mar 02, 2017
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Dr Elstner has been our pediatrician for almost 25 years. I would not in trust the health of my children! And my children love him and trust him and they can always call and talk to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sara Astorga in Goleta, California – Dec 30, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Elstner, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington in 1999. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Practice

Office915 N Milpas St # 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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