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Dr. Thomas Aguirre, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Thomas Aguirre, MD
4.5 (58 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Aguirre, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Aguirre, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Aguirre graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas Aguirre, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Aguirre currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Aguirre has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Aguirre received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 58 times. Dr. Aguirre's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Aguirre also speaks Spanish. Dr. Aguirre is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Premium
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

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 Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
    2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 686-3961
  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
  4. 4 Santa Barbara Endoscopy Center
    25 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 966-1600

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aguirre
4.5
Based on 58 Reviews
5 Stars (51)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Nov 21, 2024
Follow up after colonoscopy was really nice to speak with Dr and go over options in person..
Louis Blanchard — Nov 21, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1997
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. Thomas Aguirre, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Aguirre's profile.

Dr. Aguirre frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Aguirre, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Aguirre, 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