Dr. Brent Kovacs, M.D., was born and raised in Northridge, CA and has spent almost his entire life in California. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where he was fortunate to meet his wife during his freshman year of school. In 1994, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Harbor-UCLA before moving to Loma Linda to complete his Gastroenterology Fellowship.
Dr. Brent Kovacs, M.D., was born and raised in Northridge, CA and has spent almost his entire life in California. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where he was fortunate to meet his wife during his freshman year of school. In 1994, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Harbor-UCLA before moving to Loma Linda to complete his Gastroenterology Fellowship.
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Dr Kovacs was awesome. He was super funny which helped a lot!
Aug-2025
Knowledgeable, friendly and respectful.
Aug-2025
Professional. 15 yr. History. Great patient bedside manner.
Aug-2025
Good Doctor
Aug-2025
Great Doctor and great service.
Aug-2025
Understood my issues and communicated clearly.
Aug-2025
Excellent service, on time!
Aug-2025
Great guy. Listens well and provides good advice. Thanks.
Aug-2025
Have not had my procedure yet, but today's preliminary appointment to handle/prevent some expected issues went perfectly. I found Dr. Kovacs very understanding, patient, attentive and knowledgeable. I fully trust him to do my upcoming procedure.
Jul-2025
Dr. Kovac was thorough, informative, and an all-around excellent doctor!
Jul-2025
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GI-Santa Barbara
2403 Castillo St Suite 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Dr. Brent Kovacs, M.D., was born and raised in Northridge, CA and has spent almost his entire life in California. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where he was fortunate to meet his wife during his freshman year of school. In 1994, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Harbor-UCLA before moving to Loma Linda to complete his Gastroenterology Fellowship. Today, Dr. Kovacs serves the community of Santa Barbara. Additionally, he has served as the Chief of the Gastroenterology Division of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for 9 years.
Dr. Kovacs considers himself incredibly lucky to be living in one of the best cities on earth. When he is not working, you can find him refereeing AYSO soccer, playing strategy games with friends, or relaxing with his two dachshunds.
Dr Kovacs was awesome. He was super funny which helped a lot!
Knowledgeable, friendly and respectful.
Professional. 15 yr. History. Great patient bedside manner.
Good Doctor
Great Doctor and great service.
Understood my issues and communicated clearly.
Excellent service, on time!
Great guy. Listens well and provides good advice. Thanks.
Have not had my procedure yet, but today's preliminary appointment to handle/prevent some expected issues went perfectly. I found Dr. Kovacs very understanding, patient, attentive and knowledgeable. I fully trust him to do my upcoming procedure.
Dr. Kovac was thorough, informative, and an all-around excellent doctor!