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Dr. Douglas Katsev, MD

Dr. Douglas Katsev, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Douglas Katsev, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 79 reviews 4 Star Rating (79 reviews)

Practice

2946 De la Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 967-9990

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Katsev specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Katsev's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katsev

4.0

79 ratings, 51 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Dec 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Julia Steele – Mar 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gunther – Nov 14, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sierra Parker – Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roxana – Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ryan – Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Julia Larson – Oct 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
7 people found this helpful
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Adam Kyle – Aug 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
6 people found this helpful
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Eric Porat – Aug 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Scott Huish – Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carlos Jordan – Jul 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Julie Marie – Jul 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Richard G. – Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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James J. – Jan 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Norma P. – Jan 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Jan 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Jan 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Anonymous – Jan 04, 2020
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Katsev's main passion is helping others. He has traveled the world correcting vision for the underprivileged and taught many surgeons internationally. He has traveled to Kenya, Honduras, Fiji, Vietnam, Singapore, and Venezuela to name a few....read more

biography

Dr. Katsev is a board-certified ophthalmologist trained in cornea refractive surgery at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He recently has opened up his own practice Santa Barbara Eyecare! Come visit him at 2946 De La Vina...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Jules Stein Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital

  • St. Louis University

    Residency Hospital

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Emory University In Atlanta

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Santa Barbara EyeCare Inc. A Professional Medical Corp.2946 De la Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Practice

Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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