Summary

Dr. Samantha Bessega has practiced internal medicine for 30 years. She treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and diabetes type 2 in children and teens, and performs pulmonary function testing and breast cancer screening. Dr. Bessega earned her medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She sees patients in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Samantha Lynn Bessega has 4 locations

Santa Barbara Va Clinic

4440 Calle RealSanta Barbara, CA 93110
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Va West Los Angeles Healthcare Center

11301 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90073

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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Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CAPalo Alto , CALyons , CORocklin , CA
Med School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samantha Lynn Bessega

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Samantha Lynn Bessega has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Samantha Lynn Bessega has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Samantha Lynn Bessega holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti in 1997 and Universidad Central De Venezuela in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Bessega's NPI number is 1972574325.

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Dr. Samantha Bessega's office is located at 4440 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110.
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