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Dr. Andrew Mester, MD

Dr. Andrew Mester, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Andrew Mester, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mester has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Semmelweis Med University in 1977. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mester

2.4

42 ratings, 20 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mama B in Central Coast, CA – Nov 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Knowledgeable & Patient – Sep 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anonymous – Mar 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Ellen Mojica – Nov 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Aug 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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shane anderson – Nov 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Dionne – Oct 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kasey Harrington – Aug 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Julia H. – Jul 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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May 14, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Goleta – Apr 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Clarissa in Santa Barbara – Jun 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Santa Maria, CA – Jan 06, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Santa Maria, CA – Jan 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Crystalk in Santa Barbara, CA – Oct 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Luke in Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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David Potter in Santa Barbara, CA – Jan 08, 2016
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Dr. Andrew Mester, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mester has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Semmelweis Med...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Boston Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • Postgrad Med University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Semmelweiss Med University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983
  • Semmelweis Med University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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Practice

Sansum Clinic215 Pesetas Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

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