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Dr. James Kwako, MD

Dr. James Kwako, MD

Family Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. James Kwako, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1805 E Cabrillo Blvd Ste D Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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Dr. Kwako's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kwako

3.6
19 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Amazing doctor!
Dr. Kwako is amazing and I highly recommend him. He listens and is always willing to help. I'm able to quickly get appointments if I need them.
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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Scott – Mar 05, 2025
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Best of both worlds
Telehealth
Had an urgent situation with a dicey drug. Called the Biltmore in Santa Barbara for a referral which was Dr. Kwako. He accommodated me for a 2-day gap between scripts written by a doctor from out of town, requiring I see him personally within 2 days. Went out of his way to help, thoroughly professional and knowledgeable. Both holistically and allopathically driven, bridging both regimens. He has a loyal following, which is earned.
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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Jeanne Umana Kilpatrick – Dec 16, 2024
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He's the best! Smart, deeply caring, comprehensive. The doctor you always wish you could find. He has been my physician for over 25 years.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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dc in santa barbara, CA – Feb 20, 2019
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This man is unfriendly to staff and to me, his patient. He increasingly prescribed extremely high dosages of Thyroid medicine when my blood tests didn’t show any Thyroid issues and I complained that I was feeling worse instead of better. Thank goodness the pharmacist cautioned me!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 14, 2019
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Dr Kwako. , Not to many doctors like him left . He’s very conscientious, kind & totally knowledgeable in all medical issues . I like that he has western -eastern medical knowledge . I would recommend him he’s a good solid 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Rebecca Yarkoni in Santa Barbara – Dec 29, 2017
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Dr. James Kwako, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1973
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Practice

James L. Kwako MD Wellness Medicine1805 E Cabrillo Blvd Ste D Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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(805) 565-3959
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