Dr. Donald E. Lindblad, MD | Santa Barbara, CA | Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Donald Lindblad specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, bringing six decades of medical experience to women's healthcare. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Dr. Lindblad is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lindblad practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. He focuses on treating various women's health conditions, including different types of vaginitis and fibrocystic breast conditions. His expertise extends to breast health services, where he performs breast cancer screenings and mammograms to help with early detection. Patients rate Dr. Lindblad 4.7 out of 5 stars for his compassionate care and medical expertise.

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4.7

17 Ratings
60 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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He was friendly, concerned and gentle and delivered my baby twin boys!

May 4th, 2019

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46 years ago today, Dr. Linblad delivered my darling perfect twin boys, they were a month premature but healthy in every way! They weighed 5 1/2 pounds and 4 11 oz.each and only needed to stay in the hospital for four days and then were able to come home!

May 4th, 2019

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Dr. Lindblad is such a nice and very professional person. I'm 22 and feel very comfortable and safe. He really wants the best for his patients.

January 31st, 2019

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Dr. Lindblad as been my doctor for about fifteen years. He is always pleasant, polite and very informative.

December 5th, 2016

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This is an excellent Doctor. He explains everything and is kind and gentle. I highly recommend him.

September 6th, 2016

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I never feel rushed. Answers all my questions. Explains things thoroughly in terms I can understand. Seems very caring and compassionate.

July 8th, 2012

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I love Dr. Lindblad. He takes all the time in the world with me, and always follows up with a phone call if there is test that I am waiting on the results. He knows that I get anxious about lab tests, and he is so sweet about it! He is very caring and very thorough. You are in the best of hands with him!!

June 27th, 2011

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Dr. Lindblad is the sweetest, kindest, gentle, and very informative doctor. He takes his time in answering questions. He is very easy to talk to about even the most difficult and embarrassing female issues. He has saved me from cervical cancer. He took care of me through two pregnancies and delivered my son. Best birth experience ever. He helped me catch my own baby. It doesn't get any better than that! Thank you Dr. Lindblad. To add his staff is great. Very gracious and always friendly. Very helpful with making appointments and referrals for blood tests and mammograms. Never had any issues with billing.

September 21st, 2010

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

Tel: (805) 967-3411


Dr. Donald Eugene Lindblad, MD	Dr. Abigail Grace Prushansky, CEO, DNP, FNP-BC, CNM	Dr. Ashim Kumar, MD	Dr. Ingrid Anne Rodi, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (16 Ratings)	4.7 (57 Ratings)
60 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi	Speaks English, Portuguese, German
Santa Barbara , CA	Torrance , CA	Encino , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine		Med School: Emory University	Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Obstetrics & Gynecology

Birth Control
C-section
Child Birth
Contraception
Hot Flashes
Infections
Infertility
Menopause
Menstrual Pain
Pap Smear
Pelvic Exam
Pregnancy
Women's Health

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1966

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