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Dr. Scott Saunders, MD

Dr. Scott Saunders, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Saunders, MD is a family medicine physician in Goleta, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Los Angeles in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

5901 Encina Rd Ste C3 Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 963-1824

At a Glance

  • 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. Saunders' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saunders

4.1

40 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Lynn M. – May 01, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Carrie West – Dec 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
12 people found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2023
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Yelled At – May 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Marlise – Oct 14, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Feb 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dusty in China Lake, – Dec 05, 2018
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 10, 2018
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joel Harrison in Lakeland, FL – Jul 04, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cheryl in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Jul 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cherri in Denver, CO – Jul 04, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Becky in Bismarck, ND – Jul 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
Helpful
Jul 04, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Ryan in Sioux City, IA – Jul 04, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
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St Louis, MO – Jul 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
Helpful
Maricopa, AZ – Jul 04, 2017
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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
Helpful
Joe B. in Brandon, SD – Jul 04, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Our Mission is: "To teach true principles of health, and to provide support to make it a reality for each person."

  • Family Medicine

  • Nutrition Education

  • Integrative Medicine

  • Nutrition Consulting

  • Functional Medicine

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

  • American Academy Of Anti-aging Medicine (a4m)

    Fellowship Hospital

  • American Academy Of Integrative Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • American College For The Advancement Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Northridge Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Medical School, 1992

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

The Eyelid Doc Inc.5901 Encina Rd Ste C3 Goleta, CA 93117
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  • Hours
    • Tue: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 2:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 2:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office606 Alamo Pintado Rd Ste 3-174 Solvang, CA 93463
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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

  • 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

  • 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

    View all patient feedback
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