
Riviera ENT - Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists in Santa Barbara
Otolaryngology (ENT) • Santa Barbara, CA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades: 3.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
- LocateHub: 4.4/5.0 (24 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Expert knowledge and medical competence
- Effective treatment for ear, nose, and throat issues
- Good bedside manner by some providers
- Clear explanations of diagnoses and procedures
Common complaints
- Poor patient communication
- Lack of attention/dismissive bedside manner
- Long wait times or limited time spent with patients
- Reports of unprofessional behavior
In patients' words
"Dr. Culver is excellent. I brought my son in to see her a few times regarding sinus issues, and she really knows her stuff. Her bedside manner is lovely..."
— Yelp (via MapQuest)"Dr Culver is a mediocre physician... her communications with patients is totally unacceptable. She doesn't listen, or answer questions, and she spends only about... [a few minutes]."
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