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Dr. Cathy Straits, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Cathy Straits, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is an Internist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Cathy Straits, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Santa Barbara, CA
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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is an Internist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Straits graduated from EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is an Internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Straits currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. At present, Dr. Straits received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Straits' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Straits is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Secondary Hypertension
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Secondary Hypertension
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Secondary Hypertension
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage

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Locations

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    122 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Jul 01, 2022
A caring and experienced doctor.
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Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
    1998
Medical Education

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Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cathy Straits, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Straits' profile.

Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Cathy Straits, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA