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Dr. Robert Wright, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 73
Dr. Robert Wright, MD
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Dr. Robert Wright, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Robert Wright, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 73
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Robert Wright, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Wright graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Chief Resident, Internal Medicine UCLA 1981-82.Dr. Robert Wright, MD is a Pulmonologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Wright currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Marian Regional Medical Center, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Wright has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Bronchiectasis and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wright received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Wright's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wright also speaks Spanish. Dr. Wright is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Emphysema
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Bronchoscopy
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Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Constipation
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Diabetes Type 1
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Difficulty With Walking
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Eosinophilic Asthma
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Esophageal Fistula
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
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Influenza (Flu)
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Laryngitis
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Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
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Low Back Pain
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Malnutrition
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Overweight
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
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Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Coventry Health Care
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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Humana
  • WellPoint
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
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  • Medicare
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Santa Barbara Pulmonary Associates
    2403 Castillo St Ste 206, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 898-8840

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Apr 30, 2024
Felt that I was in good care with Dr. Wright - experienced, listens carefully, inspires confidence that he's caring and knowledgeable. He's personable as well.
Miltiades — Apr 30, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • UCLA Hospital
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine UCLA 1981-82
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UCLA Hospital|University Of California Los Angeles
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Wright, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wright's profile.

Dr. Wright frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Bronchiectasis and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Wright, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Marian Regional Medical Center, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Wright, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang, CA