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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Very friendly and responsive doctor.
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
He was very personable, making it easy to talk. He approached the subject of age and some tests delicately and with an appreciated openness.
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Exceptional as always.
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Great 👍 Doc !!!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very friendly and helpful
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Kovacs cares about his patients! He is a fantastic GI doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Thank you Dr Kovacs for meeting with us and helping us navigate what has felt like impossible to solve for symptoms over the past two months.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very helpful
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
The best G.I. doctor I’ve ever seen!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Always easy to talk to. He genuinely cares.
(1 month ago)
Jan-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.
Very friendly and responsive doctor.
He was very personable, making it easy to talk. He approached the subject of age and some tests delicately and with an appreciated openness.
Exceptional as always.
Great 👍 Doc !!!
Very friendly and helpful
Dr Kovacs cares about his patients! He is a fantastic GI doctor.
Thank you Dr Kovacs for meeting with us and helping us navigate what has felt like impossible to solve for symptoms over the past two months.
Very helpful
The best G.I. doctor I’ve ever seen!
Always easy to talk to. He genuinely cares.