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Dr. James Egan, MD

Dr. James Egan, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Egan, MD is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1985. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Egan specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. 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
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Egan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Egan

3.4
21 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
52%
52%
4 star
10%
10%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
38%
38%

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Friendly service.
I went to Dr. Egan for a follow up. He did a complete exam. He was friendly and professional. He answered all my questions and did not rush me out of the office. His staff were all friendly and helpful. I will keep coming back to this doctor.
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 other person found this helpful
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Elliot – Jan 23, 2024
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Dreadful experience
Dreadful experience with Dr.Egan. His lack of judgement and follow up lead to disaster. Will not forget and forgive!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2023
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Nasty and Abrupt
I called after hours because of extreme pain. When I tried to tell him my symptoms, he kept cutting me off, never letting me explain what was wrong or what meds I was taking. He shouted, "what do you want me to do for you?" Well, I didn't know because I'm not an MD. Did I need a different medication, or to take more of my medication, (and was that safe?) He didn't let me ask. He just yelled, "if you're in pain, go to the E.R." Well, thanks, I never thought of that.
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
6 others found this helpful
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PicoBoulevard – Jul 18, 2022
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First, he punctured my husband's colon during a scheduled colonoscopy, resulting in an emergency surgery, and spreading cancer throughout my husband's abdomen. My husband then grew intestinal tumors, and the blockages and required an ileostomy. As the tumors grew, my husband could no longer eat and required g-tube. We specifically asked for any other doctor to perform the second procedure, but Egan showed up. Since my husband was already sedated and prepped, and the procedure had been bumped twice, he wanted to go ahead and get the procedure done, regardless of Egan being the surgeon. HUGE MISTAKE!!! Not only was Egan unable perform the procedure, when I asked what happened, he screamed at me that he was very busy and had to be at a wedding rehearsal in an hour, and that I should just shut up and not ask questions about things I don't understand. The g-tube procedure was successfully chapleted by another surgeon. My husband died within 6 months after Egan's botched colonoscopy.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2021
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Did a great job at cottage hospital caring for AVP in my upper gastrointestinal track I recommend
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Eric Zahm in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 22, 2018
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Dr. Egan has an excellent bedside manner, put me at ease, and made sure I was comfortable during the procedures! He was very thorough and I was informed about the process of my procedures at each step. While I was in recovery, Dr. Egan explained what was discovered, as well as, the treatment. He even provided us with a complete dictation of the procedures, along with pictures. Thank you Dr. Egan for your expertise!
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
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Richard L. in Grover Beach, CA – Mar 16, 2018
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I've had a good experience with Dr. Egan. He's been helpful in assisting me to figure out what's going on.
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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Robin Johnson in Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 26, 2016
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Horrible experience with this doctor. Extremely uncaring and unprofessional. Did not call with test results, then called and literally screamed at me that nothing is wrong with me!! I have never had such a horrible experience with a doctor before.
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
13 others found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Apr 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Egan, MD is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1985. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Sansum Clinic317 W Pueblo St 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

    View all patient feedback
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