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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Excellent MD.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great experience. He listens and I don’t feel rushed. (He also has a sense of humor) I made a good choice when it came to choosing a GI.
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Kovacs deserves five stars for knowing more about my intestines than I ever wanted anyone to. He reviews every detail so thoroughly that by the end of my appointment, even my colon feels heard.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr.Kovac is very good excellent, makes me feel like I found the right doctor for my issues.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent surgeon, compassionate & very informative. Dr. Kovacs' office staff, however, are a disorganized mess. Some impolite, some simply inept, others well meaning but ineffective. This makes for a difficult experience communicatiing and scheduling appointments with the doctor which defeats the purpose of dealing with him as a care provider. The office does NOT answer their phones and the system loops the caller to a series of unanswered voice mail systems.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Kovacs is a remarkable GI physician. His medical knowledge is top notch. I have many issuesl
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I felt like I was the queen at a party!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Perfect consultation.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
highly knowledgeable , clearly understood what the medical issue that was presented and treatment plan seemed very credible
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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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.
Excellent MD.
Great experience. He listens and I don’t feel rushed. (He also has a sense of humor) I made a good choice when it came to choosing a GI.
Dr. Kovacs deserves five stars for knowing more about my intestines than I ever wanted anyone to. He reviews every detail so thoroughly that by the end of my appointment, even my colon feels heard.
Dr.Kovac is very good excellent, makes me feel like I found the right doctor for my issues.
Excellent surgeon, compassionate & very informative. Dr. Kovacs' office staff, however, are a disorganized mess. Some impolite, some simply inept, others well meaning but ineffective. This makes for a difficult experience communicatiing and scheduling appointments with the doctor which defeats the purpose of dealing with him as a care provider. The office does NOT answer their phones and the system loops the caller to a series of unanswered voice mail systems.
Dr. Kovacs is a remarkable GI physician. His medical knowledge is top notch. I have many issuesl
I felt like I was the queen at a party!
Perfect consultation.
highly knowledgeable , clearly understood what the medical issue that was presented and treatment plan seemed very credible