Summary

Dr. Barbara Mathews is an obstetrician and gynecologist who earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. With 54 years of experience in women's health, she has built extensive expertise in caring for patients throughout all stages of life. Dr. Mathews speaks English and has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive gynecological and obstetric care.

Dr. Mathews practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. She specializes in managing conditions such as dense breasts and menopause symptoms, and performs important diagnostic procedures including abnormal Pap test evaluations. Her expertise extends to breast cancer screening and mammograms, helping women stay proactive about their health. Patients have given Dr. Mathews an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 54 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Barbara Edith Mathews has 3 locations

Womens Health Services

2235 De la Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
Mon9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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4.3 
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54 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CARancho Cucamonga , CAEncino , CATorrance , CA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine Med School: Emory University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Barbara Edith Mathews

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Barbara Edith Mathews has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1972

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Dr. Barbara Mathews's office is located at 2235 De la Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.
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