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Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD
2.7 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Santa Barbara, CA.
Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD
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Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 53
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. Bessega graduated from CENTRAL UNIVERSITY / JOSE MARIA VARGAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Bessega currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. At present, Dr. Bessega received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Bessega's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bessega also speaks Portuguese. Dr. Bessega is board certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

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Locations

  1. 1 VA Santa Barbara Opc
    4440 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

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Apr 21, 2016
Dr Bessega is very caring, she has taken care of me for many years in an intermittent basis and she is always caring and dedicated. She looks after my needs and how to make me feel better. She is excellent!
John Banch in San Francisco, CA — Apr 21, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CENTRAL UNIVERSITY / JOSE MARIA VARGAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    1997
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bessega's profile.

Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

Yes, Dr. Samantha Bessega, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

    1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA