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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Nice guy
Sep-2025
We have used Dr. Kovacs for our G.I. doctor for many years and he is awesome. He has a great personality and sense of humor and is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Sep-2025
Very thorough!
Sep-2025
Answered all my questions completely. Has a sense of humor.
Sep-2025
It was very kind very patient, he listened to all my complaints and he tried to take care of the issue. Got my blood going made me appointment for a colonoscopy. I felt in a short time that I met him. He was outstanding and I gave him a 10 rating out of five. Thank you.
Sep-2025
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
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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.
Nice guy
We have used Dr. Kovacs for our G.I. doctor for many years and he is awesome. He has a great personality and sense of humor and is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Very thorough!
Answered all my questions completely. Has a sense of humor.
It was very kind very patient, he listened to all my complaints and he tried to take care of the issue. Got my blood going made me appointment for a colonoscopy. I felt in a short time that I met him. He was outstanding and I gave him a 10 rating out of five. Thank you.
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.