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Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.4 (52)
Map Pin Small Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana and is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kovacs an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Kovacs works at Practice in Santa Barbara, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kovacs' Office Locations

  1. 1
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    2403 Castillo St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 682-3585
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    Santa Barbara Endoscopy Center
    25 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 966-1600
  3. 3
    Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept.-pmgpp2
    345 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-5488
    Tuesday
    13:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy

Treatment frequency



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Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.4
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    Based on 52 ratings
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    About Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1730296542
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tulane University of Louisiana
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kovacs is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Kovacs has seen patients for Abdominal Pain and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kovacs on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    52 patients have reviewed Dr. Kovacs. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kovacs.

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