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Dr. Karina Garcia, MD

Dr. Karina Garcia, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Karina Garcia, MD is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA. She is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Mara K Sweeney MD

1509 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Dr. Garcia's Reviews

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4.6
10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Karina is one of those excellent doctors you hope to find when you are looking for a new primary care doctor. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate with a true desire to help those in need. She has a solid foundation of experience and knowledge and is on the front lines of learning the newest healing techniques that make her much more well-rounded than your average doctor. She is highly recommended
What went well
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What could be improved
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3 others found this helpful
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San Jose, CA – Sep 12, 2017
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Dr. Garcia is extremely proactive; diagnosing problems before they become serious. She has excellent patient skills and is willing to explain what is happening. We could not be more pleased. I wholeheartedly recommend her.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Bob Merrill in Santa Barbara, CA – Sep 02, 2017
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Dr. Garcia is a very good listener and her compassion and care are very important to me. I am an elderly handicapped patient. Dr. Garcia has displayed a level of care that is beyond any that I have experienced.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Santa Barbara, CA – Jan 29, 2017
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She was very thorough, but I thought she was really hard to communicate with. I'm not sure how well she listens or comprehends what the patient is saying. That said, I like that she spent so much time and made sure she ordered all the age-appropriate tests, etc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Donna in Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 03, 2016
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I am a third generation long time resident to Santa Barbara, yet it was so hard to find a good primary Doctor until I found Dr. Garcia. I have always recommended her to family and friends (whom are all at different walks of life) to Dr. Karina Garcia-all have been more than pleased and made her their primary as well. Dr Garcia's attention to details with amazing communication made me feel truly cared for. Her staff is absolutely amazing with questions, concerns and genuinly care-highly recommend
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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B in Santa Barbara, ca – Jun 16, 2016
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Dr Garcia was easy to get in to see, spent a good amount of time with me and is very friendly. My down sides were related to chronic pain issues and my weight. She at one point asked me are you sure your pain isn't just psychosomatic? Later she recommended a diet plan that involved purchasing specific supplements and was something recommended by Dr. Oz. I really dislike Dr. Oz.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Lindsey in Santa Barbara, CA – May 13, 2016
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Dr. Karina Garcia, MD is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA. She is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

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Locations

Mara K Sweeney MD

L M Caldwell Pharmacist1509 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 12:00pm
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(805) 560-6675
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