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Dr. Brent Culver, MD

Dr. Brent Culver, MD

Rheumatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brent Culver, MD is a rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Oroville Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2025 Soquel Ave Fl 3 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Telehealth available
(831) 458-5577

Dr. Culver is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Culver specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Culver's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Culver

3.5

21 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
10%
10%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
29%
29%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
GT Zaferes – May 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anon Ymous – May 20, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa K Erickson – May 06, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Susan Jessen in Santa Cruz, CA – Sep 23, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
santa cruz, CA – Jan 16, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Brent Culver, MD is a rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Culver is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office2025 Soquel Ave Fl 3 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    1

    Practice

    Office325 Distel Cir Los Altos, CA 94022
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

      23625 Holman Hwy
      Monterey, CA 93940
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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

      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

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Dominican Hospital

      1555 Soquel Dr
      Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Watsonville Community Hospital

      75 Nielson St
      Watsonville, CA 95076

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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