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Dr. William Dunbar, MD

Dr. William Dunbar, MD

Orthopedics*

Dr. William Dunbar, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Make an Appointment

(805) 681-7584

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dunbar is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dunbar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dunbar

5.0
5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Rotator Cuff
Dr. Dunbar did rotator cuff surgery for me in late October/2022. I am very impressed how responsive he and staff are to my questions and care. Highly recommend!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Anita Sonquist – Jan 16, 2023
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Dr. Dunbar performed my left shoulder reverse replacement January 2021. He is excellent at his explanation of the procedure, takes lots of time answering any questions and everything went extremely well. Recovery was faster than I expected and in 6 months I have to remind myself that I had surgery.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Carolyn McCleskey – Nov 03, 2021
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Completed shoulder replacement surgery with him. Excellent surgeon, communicator, good preparation and follow-through. really knows his stuff and encourages confidence in the procedure and his own abilities.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2019
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Dr. Dunbar is fabulous! He (and his staff) is kind, considerate, compassionate, generous, and so other positive adjectives. I would travel from the far reaches of the Earth to have him care for any Orthopedic injury I might have. My son had 7 fractures to his left lower leg. Dr. Dunban did a fabulous job at putting Humpty Dumpty back together functional. For that, I am forever 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
6 others found this helpful
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R Ower in Glendora , CA – Aug 14, 2017
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Dr. Dunbar is a fantastic surgeon. He has a wonderful bedside manor and truly cares about his patients.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Visalia, CA – Sep 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Dunbar, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Saint George`s University / School Of Medicine

    Medical School
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Locations

Practice

Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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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

    View all awards

    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

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all 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

    View all patient feedback
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