Kathleen Kolstad, MD, PhD - Rheumatology - UCLA Health
Rheumatology • Santa Barbara, CA
Ratings by platform
- UCLA Health Official Site: 5.0/5.0 (139 reviews (211 total ratings))
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Excellent listener and empathetic
- Thorough, knowledgeable, and professional approach
- Effective diagnosis and treatment planning
- Patient-centered care
- Clear communication and explanations
Common complaints
- None reported in available reviews
In patients' words
"Dr. Kolstad is amazing. She is incredibly empathetic and actively listens. She is a problem solver and always positive. I sincerely appreciate her advocacy on my behalf."
— UCLA Health Patient Review"I trust her completely and recommend her highly. I drive 90 miles each way to see her. So grateful to her for making the quality of my life better with an incurable disease."
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