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Dr. John McCaffery, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.6 (54)
Map Pin Small Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John McCaffery, MD

Dr. John McCaffery, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. McCaffery, completed a residency at University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus. Patients rated Dr. McCaffery an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. McCaffery works at Practice in Santa Barbara, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Perforated Eardrum, Head and Neck Cancer and Throat Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. McCaffery's Office Locations

  1. 1
    John D Mccaffery M.d. Inc.
    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 231, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 964-6926
  2. 2
    Cottage Outpatient Surgery Center
    2403 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 569-7287

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  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

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Perforated Eardrum
Head and Neck Cancer
Throat Pain
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Facial Fracture
Mixed Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Tonsillitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Cancer
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Labyrinthitis
Laryngitis
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Tinnitus
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Tongue Cancer
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Pharyngitis
Adenoiditis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Candidal Otitis Externa
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Down Syndrome
Ear Ache
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Ear Infection
ENT Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hyperacusis
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Cancer
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Nose Cancer
Nose Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Professional Voice Disorders
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Disorders
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Voice Disorders
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adenoidectomy
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Ear Tube Placement
Earwax Removal
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Removal of Foreign Body from Ear
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Skin Lesion Removal
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Surgical Procedures
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening
Wound Repair
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    3.6
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    About Dr. John McCaffery, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1770537631
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Minnesota
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Washington & Lee University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. John McCaffery, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McCaffery is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. McCaffery works at Practice in Santa Barbara, CA. View the full address on Dr. McCaffery’s profile.

    Dr. McCaffery has seen patients for Perforated Eardrum, Head and Neck Cancer and Throat Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McCaffery on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    54 patients have reviewed Dr. McCaffery. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McCaffery.

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