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Dr. Bruce May, MD

Dr. Bruce May, MD

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

Dr. Bruce May, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. May has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

515 E Micheltorena St Ste G Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. May's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. May

4.1

10 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
70%
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4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Karen Poznanski – Feb 29, 2024
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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
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3 people found this helpful
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Katemttp4 in Santa Barbara, CA – Jan 19, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bruce May, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. May has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Texas Health...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Children's Hospital Of L A

    Residency Hospital
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Sf

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1976
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

    Office515 E Micheltorena St Ste G Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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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

      View all patient feedback
    • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

      351 S Patterson Ave
      Santa Barbara, CA 93111
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      13% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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