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Dr. Paul Aijian, MD

Dr. Paul Aijian, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Aijian, MD is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

5350 Hollister Ave Ste A3 Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Telehealth available
(805) 682-7201

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Aijian specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Aijian's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aijian

3.4

29 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
59%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
38%
38%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
Helpful
Apr 02, 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
Helpful
May 30, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
the talbot family – Oct 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Engineer Dave – Sep 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ruth Zitron Cummins for ERNESTINE ZITRON – Nov 01, 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
3 people found this helpful
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DISAPPOINTED EX PATIENT – Aug 16, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Professor Mark McIntire in Carpinteria, CA – Jan 10, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anthony in goleta, CA – Dec 12, 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
Helpful
Marcia in Ventura – Jan 25, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
SARAH K. in Santa Barbara, CA – Dec 29, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aurelia in Goleta, CA – Oct 05, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janice in Santa Barbara, CA – Sep 23, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jane in Santa Barbara, CA – Jul 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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
I VARGAS in Santa Barbara ca. – Apr 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Barbara – Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Aijian has several guiding principles of how he practices medicine: Providing up to date scientific diagnosis and treatment of disease, having the patient assume as much involvement in the management of their own health as possible, preventing...read more

biography

Paul Aijian M.D. is a doctor of Internal Medicine. He has been practicing in Santa Barbara, California since 1979. The practice is office based primary care medicine and skilled nursing home care. Dr. Aijian cares for  people age 16 and older. ...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • Huntington Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • Los Angeles County University Of California Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office5350 Hollister Ave Ste A3 Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd
    Solvang, CA 93463

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

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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