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Dr. Gary Bradley, MD

Dr. Gary Bradley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Bradley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

511 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Make an Appointment

(805) 963-9377

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bradley is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Marietta, a highly rated hospital.

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Dr. Bradley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bradley

3.2
26 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
54%
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3 star
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1 star
46%
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Dr. Bradley and his staff do not communicate well. His PA has been condescending towards me. It took over 2 days and 6 phone calls to his office to ask a simple question. He sent me for an MRI but never called me with the results. Today, I had an appointment with him and he kept me waiting in the room for over an hour. When he came in, he spent most of the time with his back to me working on the computer. He asked me questions, but did not really want to answer my questions. Too busy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Oct 27, 2017
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I moved to a new location and needed to see a knee dr. I talked to him about synvis shots. I always had one shot in each knee. Some drs give 3 shots. This dr gives an unheard of 5 shots. When I asked could he do one synvisc shot he said NO he gives 5. When I asked why he told me "end of discussion". What? End of discussion? What doctor talkes like this when a patient asks a question. Don't waste your time. There are other doctors.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Nipomo, CA – Oct 01, 2017
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Dr. Bradley is both an excellent surgeon and a very kind person. My hip replacement went flawlessly and I had an amazingly quick recovery. I am truly grateful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Pat in Santa Barbara – Mar 26, 2017
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Excellent work on total hip replacement. By six months after the surgery I could painlessly hike up and down hills and do other activities that I wasn't able to do in the previous five years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Anita in Lompoc, CA – Jun 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gary Bradley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.511 Bath St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Practice

SWL Medical Inc2027 Village Ln Ste 101 Solvang, CA 93463
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

    677 Church St NE
    Marietta, GA 30060
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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