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Dr. James Brewer, MD

Dr. James Brewer, MD

Pediatrics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Brewer, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

2421 Bath St # A Santa Barbara, CA 93105

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brewer specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • 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. Brewer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brewer

3.1
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
40%
40%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
13%
13%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
33%
33%

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I highly recommend Dr Brewer he is very calm and patient, listens to my concerns and is great with my newborn, as a new mom I had a concern on the weekend and he answered my call right away. The office staff is great and is careful to keep us separate from any sick children, the office is clean and comfortable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Sep 07, 2020
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I came to Dr Brewer about a year ago. I liked how he interacted with my child and how he engaged with him during the visit. Answered my questions to best he could since he hadn't been treating my child since birth. I appreciated that he listened to my concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Audelia Patino – May 30, 2020
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The worst doctor we ever experienced for several reasons, but this one is standing out: tried to give a flueshot to our 8 year old without parental consent or without communicating anything. My advice: stay away from this guy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 27, 2019
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Doctor to my to kids for about 14 years. Caring and good listener. Very clean, pleasant office. Great Staff. Walk-in wait times can be long.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Oct 15, 2018
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Dr. James Brewer has been my children's pediatrician for over 12 years. He has a calm presence and my children have always been happy to have him as their doctor. Now that my children are heading to their teenage years, I like how he interacts with them and speaks to them directly; he adjusted his communication with their age. Sometimes the wait is long for walk-in visits but with appointments the wait is reasonable. Overall I am very pleased with Dr. Brewer as our pediatrician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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PS in Santa Barbara, CA – Jul 19, 2017
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Highly recommend Dr.Brewer. He's really good with all 3 of my kids even thought one has liver condition he really tries to understand. He also helped my daughter by avoiding stitches when she fell on her chin. He's really good at calling back when you call and leave a message or think you might have a small emergency. Really good doctor. ??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lilia in Santa Barbara, ca – Apr 19, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Brewer, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pediatrics

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

James Gerard Brewer M.D. Inc.2421 Bath St # A Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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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
  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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