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Dr. Wesley Schooler, MD

Dr. Wesley Schooler, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Wesley Schooler, MD is a plastic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

222 W Pueblo St Ste A Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Dr. Schooler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schooler

4.0

35 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jenni – Feb 28, 2024
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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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Feb 25, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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AK – Sep 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kaydee – Aug 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Norman S. – Sep 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Kendra – Dec 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
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Aug 25, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sarah – Jul 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
1 person found this helpful
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Don in San Luis Obispo, CA – Feb 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Dec 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
3 people found this helpful
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Santa Maria, CA – Jun 17, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to give the patient the utmost care, compassion and the best outcome possible. We make every attempt to deliver the best care and results with a personalized approach and the latest techniques.

biography

Dr. Wesley G. Schooler is the chief plastic surgeon at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center and has provided plastic, cosmetic, reconstructive, and breast surgery in Santa Barbara with the utmost integrity and compassion for many years. Dr. Schooler...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Hand Center Of San Antonio

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • University Cal

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • Unc Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Unc Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
  • Northwestern University

    Undergraduate School, 1991
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Coastal California Cosmetic Reconstructive and Hand Surgery222 W Pueblo St Ste A Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Central Coast Perinatal Medical Group Inc.427 W Pueblo St Ste A 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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  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

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