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Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD
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Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Kovacs graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Kovacs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Kovacs has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Dysphagia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kovacs received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 67 times. Dr. Kovacs' office accepts new patients. Dr. Kovacs also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kovacs is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
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    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California
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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
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    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Gutdoctors Inc
    2403 Castillo St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 682-3585
  2. 2 Santa Barbara Endoscopy Center
    25 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 966-1600
  3. 3 Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept.-PMGPP2
    345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-5488

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kovacs
4.5
Based on 67 Reviews
5 Stars (57)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Oct 09, 2024
Dr. Kovacs is attentive, courteous, professional, knowledgeable and quickly identified my problem and advised a remedy.
Martin Lynch — Oct 09, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kovacs' profile.

Dr. Kovacs frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Dysphagia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang, CA