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Dr. James Moghtader, MD

Dr. James Moghtader, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Moghtader, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1988. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

3916 State St Ste 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(805) 681-7517

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Moghtader specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Moghtader's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Moghtader

3.4
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
33%
33%

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He has been able to diagnose and treat my problems well. He is friendly, realistic and compassionate.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2020
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Dr. Moghtader has been my doctor for panic disorder for 14 years. Now that my panic disorder is under control I only need to see him every 6 months. I feel like he truly cares about my health. He answers any questions I have about how medicines works. He works with me on my panic disorder medications and keeps tabs on me with any medication change. I have total trust in him as a psychologist.
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
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
Buellton – May 08, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Moghtader for over 10 yrs. I completely trust him with my health care and medical concerns. His pleasant, easy going demeanor makes me comfortable to discuss any situation or problem I have had. He helped me with an anxiety issue after 2 major surgeries and I am extremely confident in and thankful for his care.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2017
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Really nasty human being. Wrote things in my record that have never been said elsewhere in 30 years of treatment. Petty, vain and wholly untrustworthy. Would never recommend.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2017
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I sincerely wish I had never met him. When my ACT reached 50, he had me on five {5} SSRI's at once and then wrote in my medical record that I have a drinking problem. That I don't drink didn't matter. Now, I have to deal with this ignorance every time I go to Sansum. I asked him to change it, he said I could make an appointment, in a year. Nothing good came from my time with Moghtader.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
GoAnywhereElse in SANTA BARBARA – Feb 23, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Moghtader, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1988. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office3916 State St Ste 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai

    1306 Maricopa Hwy
    Ojai, CA 93023

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    19% higher than the national average

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