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Dr. Donald Rink, MD

Dr. Donald Rink, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Rink, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1971. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2323 De la Vina St Ste 209 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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8 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What could be improved
No results
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Sloane Sally – Mar 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara in Santa Barbara – Feb 16, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Joe Kennedy in Santa Barbara, CA – Jul 02, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Jeff Kruthers in Gaviota, CA – Feb 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth G in Santa Barbara, CA – Jan 01, 2016
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Dr. Donald Rink, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1971. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Boston University

    Medical School, 1971
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Locations

Practice

Donald Talbot Rink MD Inc.2323 De la Vina St Ste 209 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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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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