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.Kovac is great at diagnosis and treatment He has compassion and kindness. I am grateful to be his patient.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Spent a generous amount of time explaining everything. I really appreciate that. He was flexible with the choices needed to be made. He was concerned that I understand all the options and carried through on all the changes very quickly. He is to be commended.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Kovacs is always a pleasure as well as professional.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Awesome doc. Easy to talk to and easy to understand.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Nice guy
(1 month ago)
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.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very thorough!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Answered all my questions completely. Has a sense of humor.
(1 month ago)
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.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Kovacs was awesome. He was super funny which helped a lot!
(2 months ago)
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.
Dr.Kovac is great at diagnosis and treatment He has compassion and kindness. I am grateful to be his patient.
Spent a generous amount of time explaining everything. I really appreciate that. He was flexible with the choices needed to be made. He was concerned that I understand all the options and carried through on all the changes very quickly. He is to be commended.
Dr Kovacs is always a pleasure as well as professional.
Awesome doc. Easy to talk to and easy to understand.
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!