Brent Kovacs, MD
Practice: Unio Health Partners
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Office locations: Santa Barbara, Solvang
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.
GI-Santa Barbara
Suite 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
GI-Solvang
Suite 104
Solvang, CA 93463
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.

Did a great job, nice explation
Very professional informative and friendly
Best GI
Dr Kovacs provides care that informs, inspires and improves patient health.
Personable, efficient, very much in charge in a pleasant manner. High energy but patient, at least with me. Answered all questions, even perhaps dumb ones. Laughed at my attempts at humor.
Dr Kovacs is always knowledgeable and friendly and explains things well. Thank you.
He is very kind, compassionate and professional.🤗
Pleasant bedside manner.
Stellar job and a real nice guy. Santa Barbara is lucky to have him.
Total confidence in Dr. Kovacs. He is knowledgeable and has excellent communication with his patients.