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PediatricsCalistoga, CA

★★★☆☆3.2/532 reviews across 1 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • MapQuest, Yahoo, Healthgrades, Apple Maps: Mixed ratings generally ranging from 1 to 5 stars, with aggregate scores often around 3.0-3.2 out of 5 across different platforms (Varies by platform (e.g., ~32 reviews on MapQuest/Yahoo))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Appreciation for pediatricians' bedside manner and medical knowledge
  • Ability to secure appointments on short notice (often same-day or within 24 hours)
  • Welcoming, comfortable office environment
  • Generational loyalty among local families

Common complaints

  • Dissatisfaction with front desk staff, including perceived rudeness and disorganization
  • Long wait times in the waiting room and to see the doctor
  • Reports of billing policies requiring payment before care
  • Specific negative clinical experiences with individual providers (e.g., perceived lack of thoroughness or empathy)

In patients' words

"Dr. Abbot is AMAZING! I have been bringing my eldest daughter here for 18 years now... I am extremely grateful for having him as my children's doctor."

Opengovny review

"While the Drs here are really helpful and have good bedside manners, the same can’t be said for the front staff and people answering the phones. ... Every time I have gone in for an appt we have had to wait in the waiting room for at LEAST an hour!"

Unilocal review

"Absolutely the worst pediatrician in Santa Barbara. She is cold and uncaring, rude and demeaning."

WebMD review (regarding a specific provider)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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