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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Fast , informative and efficient.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very personable
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Such a kind , gentle soul, of a man . Makes me feel very comfortable and confident he is the right doctor for me!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Professional, genuine, understanding, made me feel comfortable and safe
Ver helpful and informative! Appreciate his friendly kind manner!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Office staff not very helpful. Very frustrating trying to schedule appointments and issues with prescription medication.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
A great communicator. Thanks.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He is nice and caring . And very very good at his job ! He is an amazing Dr
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough and positive- appreciated his caring willingness to help me
(2 months ago)
Feb-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
Fast , informative and efficient.
Very personable
Such a kind , gentle soul, of a man . Makes me feel very comfortable and confident he is the right doctor for me!
Professional, genuine, understanding, made me feel comfortable and safe
Knowledgeable, clear explanations, thorough, compassionate.
Ver helpful and informative! Appreciate his friendly kind manner!
Office staff not very helpful. Very frustrating trying to schedule appointments and issues with prescription medication.
A great communicator. Thanks.
He is nice and caring . And very very good at his job ! He is an amazing Dr
Very thorough and positive- appreciated his caring willingness to help me