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Dr. James Kwako, MD

Dr. James Kwako, MD

Family Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. James Kwako, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1805 E Cabrillo Blvd Ste D Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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Dr. Kwako's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kwako

3.6

19 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Scott – Mar 05, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jeanne Umana Kilpatrick – Dec 16, 2024
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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
No results
5 people found this helpful
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dc in santa barbara, CA – Feb 20, 2019
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 14, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Rebecca Yarkoni in Santa Barbara – Dec 29, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. James Kwako, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1973
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Within the last one to three years
  • English

  • Spanish

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James L. Kwako MD Wellness Medicine1805 E Cabrillo Blvd Ste D Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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