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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Easy to talk to, willing to listen and answer questions explaining in more detail.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Kovacs was so very helpful and informative, making sure I did not have any unanswered questions about my test results.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Spent time with me and listened. Pro- active.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent MD.
(3 weeks 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.
(3 weeks 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.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr.Kovac is very good excellent, makes me feel like I found the right doctor for my issues.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Kovacs is a remarkable GI physician. His medical knowledge is top notch. I have many issuesl
(1 month ago)
Jul-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.
Easy to talk to, willing to listen and answer questions explaining in more detail.
Dr Kovacs was so very helpful and informative, making sure I did not have any unanswered questions about my test results.
Spent time with me and listened. Pro- active.
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