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Dr. Walter Michajlenko, MD

Dr. Walter Michajlenko, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Michajlenko, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1994. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

2780 State St Ste 9 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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4.8
42 ratings, 36 with a written review
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Dr. Michajlenko and staff are a very professional team. I was in good hands for a tooth extraction, everything went very smoothly, and I healed well. Thank you Dr. Michajlenko and staff.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2024
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No Discomfort
Staff is so welcoming with a great bed side manner. Doctor Michajlenko and staff made me feel very comfortable during my visit for a wisdom tooth extraction. I felt no discomfort after the extraction.
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
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Jan 26, 2024
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Job well done!
Needed my top two wisdom teeth out and it went perfectly! Everyone was so nice and very knowledgeable! I couldn’t have asked for a better surgical experience. Thank you!!
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
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Jan 19, 2024
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Excellent choice
Dr. Michajlenko did an excellent job with my wisdom tooth extraction. Highly recommended.
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
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Satisfied Patient== – Oct 24, 2023
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You are in good hands here!
Dr. Michajlenko is tops! This probably was the most challenging dental surgery I have ever had (extracting a cracked, infected tooth and preparing for an implant), and he took every measure to make sure that it was a success. I am now healing nicely. His entire entire office staff is incredibly nice, kind and warm, too. You are in good hands here!
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
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Jun 01, 2023
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Came Highly Recommended, would highly recommend!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 20, 2023
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Had confidence in Dr. Michajlenco
I had a tooth pulled previously, and because of his gentleness and kind personality, went back to him when I needed an implant and bone graft of a front tooth. He was patient, kind, and very thorough, paying attention to detail. There was no pain involved and I felt totally looked after by him and his great staff. It has been five years and it's still looking good!
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
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Apr 20, 2023
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OUTSTANDING SURGEON
This is my third visit to Dr. Michajlenko for surgery because of a medical incident. He is outstanding - what I describe as a medical 'artist.' Precise in judgement - medically extraordinary in the surgery suite. My case was complicated yet Dr. Michajlenko and his staff were astute in each procedure needed. I have recommended Dr. Michajlenko to my Internist, family, and friends because he is 'the most gifted oral surgeon around.' Period.
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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DI DEAN – Mar 08, 2023
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I got all 4 wisdom teeth removed, everything went super efficient and smooth. Everyone is friendly! Got the platelets for my bottom teeth and I think helped a lot with the healing process.
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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Feb 01, 2023
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10/10 experience
I had 3 wisdom teeth removed and it went extremely well. All of the staff are super friendly and the Doctor is both knowledgeable and skilled. I have had absolutely zero pain and zero uncomfortableness. I am thoroughly impressed. I will be recommending Dr. Michajlenko to all of my friends. Sincerely, Parker Hann
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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Parker Hann – Oct 28, 2022
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Excellent
I had two teeth removed and a bone graft. The process was quick and painless even after the anesthetic wore off. The entire staff are very friendly and professional.
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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Daryl – Oct 07, 2022
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Went to Dr Michajlenko for my wisdom tooth removal he was very informative, told me about all my options and answered all my questions. After the wisdom tooth removal I felt little to no pain didn’t need the pain medication and had little to no swelling, and the healing has gone well .The staff was also very friendly caring and informative overall great staff and doctor I would highly recommend Dr Michajlenko to my friends and family
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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Christian Medina – Apr 29, 2022
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I had a great experience with Dr. Michajlenko and I'm glad I went to him for my wisdom teeth removal. He explained everything very clearly and I felt comfortable from the very beginning. His staff is also really great and I appreciated how attentive and communicative they were throughout the whole process.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2022
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Dr. Michajlenko did an amazing job removing my wisdom teeth. I had hardly any pain after words and everything is healing nicely. The whole staff is super nice and friendly. I have already recommended Dr. Michajlenko to two of my friends that also need to get their wisdom teeth out and will continue to recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Moshe B – Mar 25, 2022
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Dr. Michajlenko and his staff are wonderful. The doctor is a kind and very skilled oral surgeon who did an excellent job on my extractions. His staff are warm and caring and I felt completely safe and taken care of during the process. I recommend them 1000%.
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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V M – Nov 19, 2021
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Dr. Michajilenko and staff were well prepared and worked the procedure seamlessly.
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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Nov 01, 2021
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Soooo greatful to this amazing team that works there! Diverse, attentive, gentle, fun and caring. All that and more, can be said about them, which results in really great patient care. The personal also speaks Spanish which is a plus when you want to express pain or nervousness if you are latino. I got out two wisdom teeth and I didn’t feel any discomfort, no during or after the procedure. Maybe I was one f those easy cases, but for sure, I am pretty sure that Dr. Michajlenko’s hand contributed to it. Absolutely recommended!! Myself already considering coming back next time for my other two wisdom teeth extraction when the time comes! Olivia and other two amazing women will be there as well, to help you in and out, with everything else along the way! Thank you soooo mucho friends!!!!
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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Dawer Pérez Cañete – Oct 13, 2021
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I would like to thank the whole office of Dr. Michajlenko and of course himself! After calling all over town and Goleta I was desperate to get my husband seen ASAP due to wisdom teeth pain. No one was able to see him ASAP, I finally called the office and they were able to squeeze him in that same day and was scheduled to get his wisdom teeth removed the next day! They took care of him so well and we were informed very well of the procedure process and after care as well. My husband ended up going under IV sedation and got all four wisdom teeth out ! He is doing better now and if it wasn’t for the office team my husband would probably end up in the ER. Thank you so much !
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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Family Pedrote – May 26, 2021
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Great experience as a first timer ! Friendly Staff, & Dr Michajlenko is very informative and professional
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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Apr 13, 2021
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The care I received from Dr. Michajlenko and his staff went above and beyond my expectations for dental care. I came in for wisdom teeth removal. At every step of the process, I was informed about the state of my oral health and my options for surgery. I was impressed by how Dr. Michajlenko keeps meticulous hand-written notes of his observations and analysis during the visit. The rest of the operation of the practice reflects this attention to detail and patient care. The Dr. and every supporting team member at the clinic was professional and kind. Strongly recommended. Because of unexpected events related to the pandemic, I needed to reschedule appointments several times. The staff support for appointment management over email was always quick and thorough.
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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Philip Kobernik – Feb 12, 2021
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Dr. Walter Michajlenko, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1994. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1994
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Office2780 State St Ste 9 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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