Dr. Robert Wright, MD

Pulmonary Disease*MaleAge 74

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. Robert Wright, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wright has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Robert Wright, MD

Practice

2403 Castillo St Ste 206 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wright is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wright specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nephrology & Pulmonary Disease. 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. Wright's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wright

4.9

52 ratings, 33 with a written review
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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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Nancy W. – Jan 31, 2025
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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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Larry Will – Jan 11, 2025
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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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Miltiades – Apr 30, 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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John Mason – Jan 03, 2024
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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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Richard Melograno – Dec 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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Luciana Mitzkun – Jul 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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May 23, 2023
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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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Robert Patterson – Apr 04, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Kevin Snow – Jan 21, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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G Jordan – Oct 15, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Jean Alfred tennant – May 04, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Marsha Kennell – Apr 22, 2022
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2 people found this helpful
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Jill Diaz – Apr 05, 2022
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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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Jim L. – Dec 03, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Stephanie Gonzalez – Jul 08, 2021
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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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Stacie – Jun 24, 2021
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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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Mr & mrs Hooper – Dec 04, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Kim W – Sep 23, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Chelsea B. – May 19, 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
4 people found this helpful
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B. Ginder Santa Barbara, CA – Apr 12, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

As a lung and critical care specialist, I believe that a patient should have access to timely and personal care. I try to the best of my ability to evaluate patients in a caring and efficient manner. When one cannot breathe, then nothing else matters. It is my hope that patients feel cared for and valued at all times.

biography

Dr. Wright was born in Montreal, Quebec and raised in upstate New York, near Potsdam. He moved to Ventura, CA as a teenager and graduated from Occidental College with honors in chemistry.  He received his MD from the University of Southern...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Internal Medicine Ucla 1981-82

    Residency Hospital
  • Ucla Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Chief Resident

    Residency Hospital, 1982
  • Ucla Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Santa Barbara Pulmonary Associates2403 Castillo St Ste 206 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

    View all awards

    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
  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd
    Solvang, CA 93463

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

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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