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Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 77
Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD
3.4 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD
3.4 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 77
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Van Deventer graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Van Deventer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. At present, Dr. Van Deventer received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Van Deventer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Van Deventer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Van Deventer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Constipation
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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    Silver 70 PPO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
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    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
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    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Frank R. Gamberdella M.D. Inc
    504 W Pueblo St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  2. 2 Gary M Van Deventer MD
    221 W Pueblo St Ste B, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  3. 3 Santa Barbara Surgery Center LP
    3045 De la Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Van Deventer
3.4
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Oct 31, 2023
Took the time to fully prepare me for the procedure, made me feel at ease, lots of attention, well explained afterwards. Good staff at office too. Will go back.
David — Oct 31, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Deventer's profile.

Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Van Deventer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA