Dr. Muthiyaliah Babu, MD | Santa Maria, CA | Nephrologist

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Dr. Babu graduated from the Madras Medical College in 1971. He works in Santa Maria, CA and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Babu is affiliated with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.

3.3

11 Ratings
55 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Westchester Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I am familiar with Dr. Babu. He is Very RUDE and unprofessional. Does not give you his time during appointment visits . . 5 min. if that. Does not care about what your feeling or concerns you may have. He’s all about making a quick buck. Cold hearted and it’s very sad and disappointing considering the of field he practices. At one point he was even using recycled kidney filters For dialysis cause he was so cheap. A few patients were contaminated with aids. BAD business. If you a dialysis patient make sure new filters are used each time for your safety.

April 9th, 2020

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The more recent negative comments are false. He was one of the best, but is now retiring so any reviews after 2018 are not for him. Everyone loved him.

August 29th, 2019

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Refused to see me because I was Mexican

August 21st, 2019

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This is more of a business for him , poor bedside manner. Will not follow through will only keep you at a minimum to continue to bill for visits and have you remain his patient.

January 11th, 2019

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This office runs like a well oiled machine. The staff is well trained and friendly. Waiting is minimal. He is patient, caring, explains well and listens. If you need a referral or test, they will take care of everything. He is well respected in the medical community. For the past 8 or 9 years, I have received excellent care from Dr. Babu and I would trust him with my life.

April 8th, 2015

Marian Regional Medical Center

1400 E Church StSanta Maria, CA 93454

Tel: (805) 739-3000


Dr. Muthiyaliah Babu, MD	Dr. Lawrence Steven Riemer, MD	Dr. Leslie Bae Michel, MD	Dr. Barry John Coughlin, MD
Nephrology	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Cardiovascular Disease

3.3 (11 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)	4.8 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Santa Maria , CA	LOMPOC , CA	San Luis Obispo , CA	Lompoc , CA
Med School: Madras Medical College	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Westchester Medical Center

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Madras Medical CollegeGraduated in 1971

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