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Dr. John Chapple, MD

Dr. John Chapple, MD

General Surgery*
65+ years of experience

Dr. John Chapple, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM / THE MEDICAL SCHOOL in 1959. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

511 E Arrellaga St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Dr. Chapple's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chapple

4.4

17 ratings, 5 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
6%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia – Sep 30, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Prudence Dungan – Aug 08, 2020
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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
Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 15, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
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K in Paso Robles, CA – Aug 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Hannah C in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Chapple, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM / THE MEDICAL SCHOOL in 1959. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of Birmingham / The Medical School

    Medical School, 1959
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Clinic of Santa Barbara Inc511 E Arrellaga St 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

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