
Pulmonary Services - Cottage Health
Pulmonary and Critical Care • Santa Barbara, CA
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye: 3.8 out of 5 stars (409 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Patient Experience Survey): 83% (top rating)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High clinical competency in specialized areas like pulmonology
- Effective life-saving emergency and intensive care interventions
- Appreciation for specific physicians and office staff support
- Efficient procedural experiences (e.g., MRI)
Common complaints
- Inconsistent nursing communication and responsiveness
- Concerns regarding bedside manner and patient attentiveness in some departments
- Reports of administrative issues, including long waits and discharge confusion
In patients' words
"Without his [Dr. Wright's] caring spirit, my boys would not have a mom. I would not get to be a nurse. His office staff is wonderful."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Robert Wright"I had an MRI done at Cottage Hospital and the experience was excellent. The entire process was fast, efficient, and very well organized."
— Birdeye review for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital"Was told that my mother would need a fatal surgery or she could go paralyzed... stayed at the hospital until Monday evening without any surgery and was released. I am so confused..."
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