Dr. Sabrina U. Carter, MD | Santa Barbara, CA | Neurologist

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Dr. Sabrina Carter is a neurologist and pediatrician who brings 35 years of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has built extensive experience treating complex neurological conditions in both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Carter is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout her community.

Dr. Carter practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Children's Medical Center in Santa Barbara, California. She specializes in treating epilepsy and various seizure conditions, including tonic seizures. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing calcium blood tests, arterial blood gas analyses, and alkaline phosphatase testing to support comprehensive neurological care. Patients rate her services at 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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32 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Tulane University School Of Medicine
11 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
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Dr. Carter is wonderfully compassionate and takes the time needed with each patient and you never feel rushed out the door. The assistants are very kind as well ?

May 10th, 2017

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My review of experience with Dr Carter was from 5 years ago but I feel it is important to share. My 2 yr old daughter was diagnosed with seizures. At first Dr Carter was very helpful but after about 6 months she wouldn't return phone calls or messages. Due to my daughters seizures and trying to find more information we went to UCLA. It was there that they suggested filing a complaint with the medical board based on how much Rx she had my daughter on. It had cause more problems then good. She was over medicating our daughter & we trusted her.

January 28th, 2016

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With a medically fragile and special needs son, I have seen many doctors and Dr. Carter and her office was one of the worst I have seen. Office staff forgot to schedule MRI, then lost the prescription, and didn't call back with results! I had to call 3 times to get them. Dr. Carter gave us no answers and didn't know what to do. Should have listened to UCLA who, when they found out my son was seeing Dr. Carter, said to do everything I could to get him with the neurologist in Templeton. Shame on me for not listening.

December 15th, 2015

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She's an amazing physician!! Loves what she does and truly cares about patients!!!

March 14th, 2015

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WORST experience I have ever had with any doctor!! Wont return my calls and only answers the phone half the time. I had to wait 2 months to get an appointment only to have my son's neurological problem not dealt with fairly or accurately. My first appointment was over 3 and a half hours long and while we were waiting in a patient room the entire staff as well as the doctor all went out to lunch. Wont cooperate with general practitioner either. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE experience.

March 12th, 2015

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I've never left a doctors appointment so frustrated. The doctor did not listen, was confrontational and very unprofessional. She gave no explanation as to what might be happening to my son. What a waste of time.

October 26th, 2012

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Dr. Carter treated my daughter, Micaela, at CRS in Phoenix, AZ. It was the best doctor/patient experience we have yet to find. She immediately won all of our confidence and got results quickly with Micaela's seizure disorder. Micaela is now 27 and in the care of a PCP, Dr. Judith Hunt, in our home town that went to school with Dr. Carter. She, too, is the greatest and expressed her admiration for Dr. Carter. We miss Dr. Carter but knew her care was limited to pediatrics so there was going to be a break anyway. I would love to consult with her about Micaela's condition. It seems to be running haywire. Oh, the good old days . . . I miss them.

June 25th, 2011

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I am very impressed with Dr.Carter and her staff..Theee best i have come across EVER!!

August 24th, 2010

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I wish I could find another doctor like Dr. Carter, she treated my son Tyler Gonzalez yrs ago at the CRS clinic in Phoenix AZ. We are now dealing with the same with my 6yr old Sophia who also has a siezure disorder. We have see several doctors from Phoenix Childerns Hospital and St Josephs but none compare to the care we recieved from Dr.Carter. Can you please please please come back.

December 24th, 2009

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Dr. Carter is great!!!!

May 21st, 2009

Cottage Childrens Medical Center

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

Tel: (805) 682-7111

Cottage Childrens Medical Center

400 W Pueblo St Fl 3Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Tel: (805) 682-7111


Dr. Sabrina Underwood Carter, MD	Dr. Sara Zarei, MD, PhD	Dr. Belma Sadikovic, MD	Jeannine Thomas, MSPA, PA-C
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (32 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Barbara , CA	Orange , CA	Walnut Creek, , CA	San Antonio , TX
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine	Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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Which hospitals is Dr. Sabrina Carter affiliated with?: Dr. Sabrina Carter is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Childrens Medical Center.

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