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Dr. Sean Early, MD

Dr. Sean Early, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sean Early, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1994. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

2417 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Make an Appointment

(805) 687-2424

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • 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. Early's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Early

3.3
19 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
37%
37%

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Bad
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Lamb – Dec 13, 2024
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Bad
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
A – Dec 13, 2024
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Dr Early has been amazing with three generations of our family! He was the on call orthopedic surgeon when my grandma fell and horrible breaks to her left leg and foot. Despite being a 'pediatric' doctor he did amazing with her and all of her complicated medical conditions and medications. A few years later when I had a fall of my own I called to see if he would be willing to take an adult for a nonemergency and there was no problem. My daughter broke her foot and he was amazing with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Briana Serrato in Santa Barbara, CA – Sep 30, 2017
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Five stars? Really? REALLY! Four surgical procedures; a dozen follow-ups .. for this that and the other thing. Every single procedure/every single visit, I felt the love. Dr. Early is a gift to those who of us whose lives got plopped into his hands. All true! (and then some)
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
Helpful
joel rieman in lompoc, ca – Sep 18, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Sean Early, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1994. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1994
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Locations

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Sean D Early MD A Medical Corp.2417 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Sun: 7:45am - 4:30pm
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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

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