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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Great guy. Listens well and provides good advice. Thanks.
Aug-2025
Have not had my procedure yet, but today's preliminary appointment to handle/prevent some expected issues went perfectly. I found Dr. Kovacs very understanding, patient, attentive and knowledgeable. I fully trust him to do my upcoming procedure.
Jul-2025
Dr. Kovac was thorough, informative, and an all-around excellent doctor!
Jul-2025
Always calm and clear about his findings.
Jul-2025
Dr Kovacs is excellent!! I have been to many GIs in several different states and he has helped me more in a short amount of time than drs I had been seeing for years. Very grateful.
Jul-2025
Excellent bedside manner! Pleasant and knowledgeable!
Highly recommended
Jul-2025
A great doctor!!!
Jul-2025
Definitely one of the very best!
Jun-2025
Great easy to talk to. Answered all ? fluent and friendly.
Jun-2025
Excellent doctor! Very good listener and genuinely interested in what is best for me. He has performed all of my colonoscopies for the past 16 years. Completely trust him.
May-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.
Great guy. Listens well and provides good advice. Thanks.
Have not had my procedure yet, but today's preliminary appointment to handle/prevent some expected issues went perfectly. I found Dr. Kovacs very understanding, patient, attentive and knowledgeable. I fully trust him to do my upcoming procedure.
Dr. Kovac was thorough, informative, and an all-around excellent doctor!
Always calm and clear about his findings.
Dr Kovacs is excellent!! I have been to many GIs in several different states and he has helped me more in a short amount of time than drs I had been seeing for years. Very grateful.
Excellent bedside manner! Pleasant and knowledgeable! Highly recommended
A great doctor!!!
Definitely one of the very best!
Great easy to talk to. Answered all ? fluent and friendly.
Excellent doctor! Very good listener and genuinely interested in what is best for me. He has performed all of my colonoscopies for the past 16 years. Completely trust him.