Dr. Thomas Aguirre, M.D., was born and raised in East Los Angeles. He grew up the eldest of three boys. He became the first physician in his family when he graduated from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He met his wife prior to medical school. They now have three wonderful sons. They lived in Tucson, Arizona prior to moving to Santa Barbara.
Fellowship:University of Arizona Health Sciences
Internship:Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Residency:Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Medical School:University of Southern California – Keck School of Medicine
Dr. Thomas Aguirre, M.D., was born and raised in East Los Angeles. He grew up the eldest of three boys. He became the first physician in his family when he graduated from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He met his wife prior to medical school. They now have three wonderful sons. They lived in Tucson, Arizona prior to moving to Santa Barbara.
Fellowship:University of Arizona Health Sciences
Internship:Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Residency:Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Medical School:University of Southern California – Keck School of Medicine
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Dr Aguirre is an amazing Dr. & human being. He makes you feel comfortable, listens & actually cares.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor answers all my questions. It looks to really be helpful. Thank you Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
A pleasure to consult with him
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Aguirre is the best!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Incredibly attentive. Although he has a busy practice he always spends the time I need with him. He’s caring, informed and smart.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Caring
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and knowledgeable.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very kind doctor, he listens and has solutions. When I expressed concern about the cost of the Rx being prescribed, he listened and assured me it was affordable.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
I like these dogs
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Knowledge, understanding and communication are excellent
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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GI-Santa Barbara
2403 Castillo St Suite 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Dr. Thomas Aguirre, M.D., was born and raised in East Los Angeles. He grew up the eldest of three boys. He became the first physician in his family when he graduated from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He met his wife prior to medical school. They now have three wonderful sons. They lived in Tucson, Arizona prior to moving to Santa Barbara.
Fellowship:University of Arizona Health Sciences Internship:Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Residency:Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Medical School:University of Southern California – Keck School of Medicine
Professional Affiliations: American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Central Coast Medical Association
Specialties and Services: ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Colonoscopy Upper Endoscopy Colon Cancer Screening Esophageal Motility Interventional Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP) Capsule Endoscopy Gastrostomy (feeding) Tube placement, replacement, and removal General Hepatology Digestive disease consultations
Dr Aguirre is an amazing Dr. & human being. He makes you feel comfortable, listens & actually cares.
Great doctor answers all my questions. It looks to really be helpful. Thank you Doctor
A pleasure to consult with him
Dr. Aguirre is the best!
Incredibly attentive. Although he has a busy practice he always spends the time I need with him. He’s caring, informed and smart.
Caring
Very professional and knowledgeable.
Very kind doctor, he listens and has solutions. When I expressed concern about the cost of the Rx being prescribed, he listened and assured me it was affordable.
I like these dogs
Knowledge, understanding and communication are excellent