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Dr. John Chapple, MD

Dr. John Chapple, MD

General Surgery*
65+ years of experience

Dr. John Chapple, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM / THE MEDICAL SCHOOL in 1959. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

511 E Arrellaga St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Dr. Chapple's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chapple

4.4
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
6%
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2 star
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1 star
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A true artist
Dr Chapple's work is so precise that 40years later it still.looks fantastic
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia – Sep 30, 2022
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Doctor Chappel is the best at what he does. For 25 yrs he has made my life better with his skills. He’s honest about what he feels you need. He’s not just in it for the money. He cares. I trust 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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Prudence Dungan – Aug 08, 2020
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Had two neuromas removed from my back. He was quick and thorough. I am glad that I chose 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 15, 2019
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Dr. Chapple has a lot of experience, is conservative and thorough. He has seen what works and what has unpleasant side effects. I trusted him right away after doing much research. His advise made sense and I'm very glad I placed my trust in him. I've been to others who oversold and did not tell about the side effects. Dr. Chapple does beautiful correction work. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
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
7 others found this helpful
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K in Paso Robles, CA – Aug 23, 2016
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I am a 19 year old girl who has been battling chronic sinusitis my whole life. He has the audacity to say the ENT I had seen who used a microscope and ct scan to diagnose me is wrong. So after crushing my dreams of one day being healthy he had to go and say there's nothing to be done for my nose cosmetically which is a flat out lie considering I've been to a plastic surgeon about it before. No compassion at all, a cruel human, I honestly wanted to drive off a cliff after I left.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Hannah C in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 14, 2016
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Dr. John Chapple, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM / THE MEDICAL SCHOOL in 1959. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of Birmingham / The Medical School

    Medical School, 1959
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Clinic of Santa Barbara Inc511 E Arrellaga St Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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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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