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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Definitely one of the very best!
Jun-2025
Great easy to talk to. Answered all ? fluent and friendly.
Jun-2025
Excellent doctor! Very good listener and genuinely interested in what is best for me. He has performed all of my colonoscopies for the past 16 years. Completely trust him.
May-2025
Dr Kovacs is cheerful, careful listener, asks great questions, gives clear and understandable feedback, and is thorough with his investigating and diagnostics.
May-2025
Just doesn’t get better - humanist, great communicator, as smart as my mom!
Apr-2025
“Straight shooter” good sense of humor,, warm, kind, & informative.
Apr-2025
Good listener
Mar-2025
/Dr Kovacs was very thorough and business like but personable and approachable at the same time—great combination!
Mar-2025
Unmatched professionalism! Brilliant; saved my life!
Mar-2025
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic. Felt I was in great hands.
Mar-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.
Definitely one of the very best!
Great easy to talk to. Answered all ? fluent and friendly.
Excellent doctor! Very good listener and genuinely interested in what is best for me. He has performed all of my colonoscopies for the past 16 years. Completely trust him.
Dr Kovacs is cheerful, careful listener, asks great questions, gives clear and understandable feedback, and is thorough with his investigating and diagnostics.
Just doesn’t get better - humanist, great communicator, as smart as my mom!
“Straight shooter” good sense of humor,, warm, kind, & informative.
Good listener
/Dr Kovacs was very thorough and business like but personable and approachable at the same time—great combination!
Unmatched professionalism! Brilliant; saved my life!
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic. Felt I was in great hands.