Dr Karen J. Johnson, MD | Santa Barbara, CA | Pediatrics

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Dr Johnson graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1994. Dr Johnson works in Santa Barbara, CA and specializes in Pediatrics. Dr Johnson is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Cottage Childrens Medical Center and Cottage Childrens Medical Center.

accepting new patients
3.8

6 Ratings
32 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Ucsd Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
1 office location

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She doesn't rush and is thorough.

March 10th, 2020

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I had a very poor experience with Dr. Johnson's front staff. They were curt, rude and not willing to problem solve a difficult situation for my child. I think Dr. Johnson is great, but it's the front desk that represents her and they need to display more sympathy and find solutions with their customers. I do not feel valued, nor was I treated with respect.

January 10th, 2019

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My son has a fear of doctors, Karen Johnson is a knowledgeable and kind pediatric doctor who did her best to make him comfortable. She has confidence in her expertise. The Pediatric office shares a building with Urgent Care and does not seem particularly clean.

July 24th, 2014

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The setting in the office and the wait time sucked but Dr Johnson cared and diagnosis were spot on and really nice

May 12th, 2012

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I had an appt and waited one and a half hours with my kids in the room and finally walked out and got my money back and my forms back I had filled out. Everyone had went to lunch and left my kids and I in the exam room waiting for Dr Johnson and she never came in. The office was filthy and the staff were coughing all over their hands before handing me paperwork to sign. The Peds office is also in the same room as their urgent care so you are mixing sick adults with well children. Not very wise. There also is not a separation of sick versus well children office waiting rooms. I was so disappointed!! I will never go back.

November 23rd, 2011

Hitchcock Way Care Center

51 Hitchcock WaySanta Barbara, CA 93105

Tel: (805) 563-6211

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr Karen J. Johnson, MD	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton	Dr. Augusto Julian Castaneda, MD
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Barbara , CA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Santa Barbara , CA
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando
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Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

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Residency

Ucsd Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Where is Dr Karen Johnson's office located?: Dr Karen Johnson's office is located at 51 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.
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Which hospitals is Dr Karen Johnson affiliated with?: Dr Karen Johnson is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Cottage Childrens Medical Center, and Cottage Childrens Medical Center.
What languages does Dr Karen Johnson speak?: Dr Karen Johnson speaks Spanish and English.
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