151 Pediatricians Found in Santa Barbara, CA

We found 151 Pediatricians available in Santa Barbara, CA with an average 4 stars across 530 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 53 Pediatricians listed are accepting new patients and 35 accept Medicare.

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Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
"Beautiful inside and out, I really love working with her. She is the nicest and most loving person I have ever known and she always asks about my mom and remembers my history." View Profile

Dr. Tamar Heisler

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tami Heisler is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to children and their families at As You Are. View Profile

Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tracy Burton is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing expert care to children and families as the Chief Medical Officer at As You Are. View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

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Dr. Iris A Castaneda-Vanwyk, MD

Pediatrics
28 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"I used the title (Biased Rating) because Iris is married to my brother." View Profile

Dr Jerold A. Black, MD

Pediatrics
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
"Our family is in love with Dr. Black! He is thorough, positive, informative, and interacts so well with our 4 year-old." View Profile

Dr. Dena Kay Wisner Hubbard, MD

Neonatology
23 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Our daughter was in the NICU at Centerpoint for a week as she had a few complications after being born six weeks early." View Profile

Dr. Beverly Larkwor Ahoni, MD

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Amazing doctor very friendly and loving and caring for her patients" View Profile

Dr. Drew Goddard Kelts, MD

Gastroenterology
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
"I have to say thank you to Dr. Kelts! for saving my nieces lifeHe has seen my nieces since she was a month and a half.Thanks to him for placing a G-tube on her stomach." View Profile

Dr John G. Gaitan, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
"Dr. Gaitan has spent as much time as necessary talking to me about issues with my children. He is very caring and seems to get to the bottom of the matter." View Profile

Dr. Katherine Lynn Remington, MD

Pediatrics
28 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr Remington is by far the best pediatrician I have come across. She took my concerns seriously was fantastic with my daughter, and she was genuinely concerned and thorough." View Profile

Dr Daniel R. Brennan, MD

Pediatrics
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
Dr Daniel R. Brennan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA. They have 28 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Sarah Anne Hemmer, MD

Pediatrics
20 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Sarah Anne Hemmer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Ventura, CA and Santa Barbara, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Robert Frazer, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
"Pretty professional , friendly and spent more than enough time to help us understand our questions. Always listens to our concerns...would definatelly recommend him!!" View Profile

Dr. Mehrdad Mehr, MD

Critical Care Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Pediatric ICU when I was 12...I am 24 now" View Profile

Dr. Andria Barnes Ruth, MD

Pediatrics
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Andria Barnes Ruth, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Isla Vista, CA and Goleta, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Myron Israel Liebhaber, MD

Allergy & Immunology
54 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
"This man is a great doctor & a better human being! He covers all the bases & gets a well deserved 5 star rating from me...." View Profile

Dr. William M Meller, MD

Internal Medicine
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. William M Meller, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Barbara, CA and Santa Barbara, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr Karen J. Johnson, MD

Pediatrics
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
"She doesn't rush and is thorough." View Profile

Dr. Gary Donnell Anderson, MD

Pediatrics
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Anderson is a hidden treasure, and I wish every doctor is like Dr. Anderson." View Profile

Dr. Cindy Blifeld, MD

Pediatrics
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
Dr. Cindy Blifeld, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Lompoc, CA and Lompoc, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sabrina Underwood Carter, MD

Neurology
35 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Carter is wonderfully compassionate and takes the time needed with each patient and you never feel rushed out the door. The assistants are very kind as well ?" View Profile

Dr. Laura Sices, MD

Pediatrics
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
Dr. Laura Sices, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Barbara, CA and Santa Barbara, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Dr. Daniel J Greenfield, MD

Oncology
37 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"He is the best" View Profile

Dr. Stephen Lee Abbott, MD

Pediatrics
57 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"My son was a patient of Dr. Abbott's from birth to 13 years, which is when we moved away." View Profile

Dr. James Gerard Brewer, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"I would like to acknowledge Dr. J. Brewer not only as my current physician, but as a trusted medical professional with deep roots in our community." View Profile

Dr. Laura Holland Luke, MD

Pediatrics
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Laura Holland Luke, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Barbara, CA and Ormond Beach, FL(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Andranik Madikians, MD

Critical Care Medicine
38 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Andranik Madikians, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nicolas Leigh Cuttriss, MD

Pediatrics
20 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"My daughter seen him at Valley Children's Hospital Endo clinic and he is absolutely the best Doctor we have ever had." View Profile

Dr. Rhonda Kimikuwaye Gordon, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Both my daughter and son have been seeing Dr. Gordon since birth. She is very caring, through, and really takes the time to get to know all her patients." View Profile

Dr Sara T. Nimmons, MD

Pediatrics
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
Dr Sara T. Nimmons, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA. They have 14 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Erika Frances Fernandez, MD

Neonatology
31 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Erika Frances Fernandez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Barbara, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Laurel J Mehler, MD

Pediatrics
37 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Mehler has been our child’s pediatrician since birth, and we could not be happier with the care she provides." View Profile

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
"Beautiful inside and out, I really love working with her. She is the nicest and most loving person I have ever known and she always asks about my mom and remembers my history." View Profile

Dr. Ellen Mary Fitzpatrick, MD

Pediatrics
27 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"My 5 year old son was seen in the sunrise pediactric emergency room by Dr. Fitzpatrick what more can I say but what an amazing Doctor and she was very polite and most of all very caring something that's hard to find and I really respect the job that she does she was really there for my son's needs and I just want to thank her so very much and to let her know how much i appreciate her I highly recommend her she's great." View Profile

Dr. David Scott Abbott, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. David Scott Abbott, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Barbara, CA and Santa Barbara, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Margot Lynn Roseman, MD

Pediatrics
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr Roseman is very caring compassionate and intelligent. Love her a lot!" View Profile

Dr. Catherine Ekwa-Ekoko, MD

Neonatology
32 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"A wonderful and caring doctor. She made me feel she really care about my baby and me." View Profile

Dr. Tamara Nicole Taketani, MD

Gastroenterology
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
"Very very thankful to this Doctor and her medical staff. My son had bloody stools since Jan 2020." View Profile

Dr. Charles Jacob Stolar, MD

Surgery
52 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA4.6 mi
"To have your child in his hands....it's hard to beat or describe. His talent in the O.R., seems unparalled." View Profile

Dr. Ernest Thomas Kolendrianos, MD

Adolescent Medicine
61 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Ernest Thomas Kolendrianos, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with another office in Santa Barbara, CA. He has 61 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Anupama Sharma, MD

Pediatrics
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Anupama Sharma, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Barbara, CA and Santa Barbara, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Charles Andrew Newcomer, MD

Pediatrics
15 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Charles Andrew Newcomer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Barbara, CA. View Profile

Dr. Amelia Angelina Castro, MD

Pediatrics
11 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Amelia Angelina Castro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Oakland, CA and Santa Barbara, CA. View Profile

Dr. Rebecca Linda Holt, MD

Neurology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
"Dr. Holt has been working with my son for nearly 2 years. She has done a wonderful job managing his migraines. She is a caring and responsive doctor." View Profile

Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tracy Burton is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing expert care to children and families as the Chief Medical Officer at As You Are. View Profile

Dr. Tamar Heisler

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tami Heisler is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to children and their families at As You Are. View Profile

Dr Marilyn Mendoza, MD

Pediatrics
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
Dr Marilyn Mendoza, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA. They have 13 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Anthony John Howe, MD

Adolescent Medicine
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Anthony John Howe, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Ynez, CA and Solvang, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Joseph Slomiany, MD

Pediatrics
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
"Dr. Slomiany was my oncologist in 1999 when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I could not have asked for a better doctor." View Profile

Dr. Vichai Phungrasamee, MD

Pediatrics
60 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr Vic has been our children’s only pediatrician since the birth of our first child 9 years ago. We love his kind,caring,calm nature. He gives great advice and listens intently." View Profile

Dr. Felicity Susan Hodder, MD

Pediatrics
Santa Barbara, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Hodder treated me back in 1998 to2002. Thanks to her plan of treatment I survived and have stayed cancer free. I recommend being treated by her." View Profile

Dr. Michele Hain Saunders, MD

Pediatrics
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Saunders is helpful, friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her." View Profile

Dr. Samira Kayumi-Rashti, MD

Pediatrics
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Samira Kayumi-Rashti, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Barbara, CA and Santa Barbara, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Miriam Farzaneh Parsa, MD

Rheumatology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA0.3 mi
"Dr. Pasta was amazing! She was kind, helpful and really helped my son with hyper mobility issues." View Profile

Dr. Patricia Lorraine Erbe, MD

Pediatrics
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Patricia Lorraine Erbe, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with another office in Santa Barbara, CA. She has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David Anthony Hernandez, MD

Pediatrics
44 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Hernandez is the campus doctor at Westmont College and is an awesome seasoned doctor." View Profile

Dr. Christopher John Thrash, MD

Pediatrics
17 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"He respond to your concerns quickly and with compassion. Dr thrash is deliberate with his questions and his exams with a VERY caring manner. He is a terrific physician" View Profile

Dr. Deborah E Hamilton, MD

Pediatrics
34 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
"Dr. Deborah Hamilton is one of the few doctors I have ever trusted implicitly. She is so knowledgeable and able to cater her knowledge to an individual patient." View Profile

Dr. David Albert Medina

Pediatrics
66 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA1.2 mi
"We have not seen Dr. Medina for quite some time as our children are now adults. However, he was one of the best parts of having children." View Profile

Dr. Rea Christine Goumas, MD

Pediatrics
42 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA1.5 mi
Dr. Rea Christine Goumas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA. They have 42 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Augusto Julian Castaneda, MD

Pediatrics
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Barbara, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Augusto Julian Castaneda, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with another office in Santa Barbara, CA. He has 53 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christophe Charles Le Renard, MD

Hospital Medicine
30 years exp
Santa Barbara, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Christophe Charles Le Renard, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Barbara, CA, with other offices in Santa Rosa, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

What is a Pediatrician and How Can They Help You?

A pediatrician provides medical care for children from birth through adolescence. These physicians emphasize developmental health, preventive care, and early illness detection in growing patients.

Pediatricians complete medical school and a three-year pediatric residency. Some pursue subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric cardiology, neonatal medicine, or adolescent health, while general pediatricians provide broad-spectrum child healthcare.

A Pediatrician's clinical activities include:

  • Concentrates on pediatric health needs and developmental progression
  • Conducts wellness evaluations, administers immunizations, assesses growth trajectories, manages acute and chronic pediatric illnesses
  • Addresses infectious processes, respiratory conditions, allergic disorders, developmental concerns, behavioral challenges, and childhood pathologies
  • Uses pediatric-appropriate medications, vaccination protocols, developmental surveillance, and family-focused care
  • Also called: children's physician, pediatric specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Pediatrician in Santa Barbara who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Pediatricians in Santa Barbara who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Pediatricians in Santa Barbara who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Pediatricians providing telehealth services in Santa Barbara. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Pediatricians in Santa Barbara?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Pediatricians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Pediatrician in Santa Barbara?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Santa Barbara. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Pediatricians in Santa Barbara have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Santa Barbara. This helps you find a Pediatrician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Pediatricians in Santa Barbara without calling?
Search for Pediatricians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Pediatrician in Santa Barbara with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Pediatricians in Santa Barbara. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Pediatrician in Santa Barbara?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Pediatrician.
How can I locate a Pediatrician in Santa Barbara who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Pediatricians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Pediatrician in Santa Barbara who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Pediatricians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Pediatricians who work there.

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