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Dr. John McCaffery, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
3.6 (51)
Map Pin Small Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
33 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 33 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
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    Cottage Outpatient Surgery Center
    2403 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 569-7287
  3. 3
    Santa Barbara Surgery Center Lp
    3045 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 569-3226

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

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    3.6
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    About Dr. John McCaffery, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 33 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
    Board Certifications
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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.

    51 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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