Dr. Richard Lansing Huffard, MD

Dr. Richard Huffard specializes in internal medicine and emergency medicine, bringing comprehensive care to both adult patients and urgent medical situations. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. With 46 years of medical experience, Dr. Huffard has developed extensive expertise in treating complex internal medicine cases and managing emergency medical conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred languages.

Dr. Huffard practices at multiple locations throughout Santa Barbara, California, and is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating upper respiratory infections and addressing frequent infections in children. He performs adult immunizations to help prevent serious illnesses and conducts rapid strep tests for quick diagnosis of throat infections. …Patients consistently rate Dr. Huffard highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.