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Dr. Heather Terbell, MD

Dr. Heather Terbell, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Heather Terbell, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Terbell has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms. She graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth available

Dr. Terbell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Terbell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Terbell

3.8

20 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
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Catherine Harvey – Jul 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Dave O’Donnell in Currently Mt Pleasant. She treated in Santa Barbar – Jan 11, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Tricia in GOLETA – Feb 18, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Apr 27, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Connie Orud in Santa Barbara, CA – Sep 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Meghan / Jordan Downs in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Whitney in Santa Barbara, CA – Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Heather Terbell, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Terbell has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms. She graduated from University of Southern California...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Women's And Children's Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
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Dr. Terbell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Sansum Clinic317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    Practice

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital400 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

      400 W Pueblo St
      Santa Barbara, CA 93105
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      21% higher than the national average

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