Children's Medical Clinic 15 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

"I am writing this review to share our longstanding experience with the Childrens Medical Clinic of Santa Barbara, where our kids have been patients for years. While I don't want to come across as overly negative, I feel it's essential to highlight some persistent issues we have encountered. Firstly, a significant concern we've faced is the medical center's policy of refusing to see patients until all bills are paid in full. While financial responsibility is understandable, this approach poses challenges for families without immediate access to funds. I inquired about this policy and was told that those unable to pay should take their child to the ER for treatment. This raises questions about the legality and ethicality of such a practice, though I haven't had the chance to fully research it. Another point of disappointment has been the quality of medical care provided. The doctors at the Childrens Medical Clinic of Santa Barbara appear reluctant to invest the time necessary to thoroughly diagnose and treat their young patients. This lack of commitment to their jobs is disheartening, especially when dealing with the health and well-being of our children. Lastly, the front desk staff's disorganization has been a recurrent issue. We've experienced mis-scheduled appointments, with tangible proof in the form of appointment cards, and documents being misplaced. This not only adds to the frustration but also raises concerns about the overall efficiency and reliability of the administrative processes. In conclusion, our experience at the Childrens Medical Clinic of Santa Barbara has been consistently disappointing due to financial barriers, subpar medical attention, and administrative inefficiencies. I believe it's important to bring attention to these issues to encourage improvement and ensure that all families receive the quality healthcare they deserve."

"We have been taking our kids to see Dr. Kayumi at the clinic for five years. She's exceptional, but we've also had good experiences with the other doctors, and it's good to know they are there to cover if Dr. Kayumi is not available on short notice. We've never had a problem getting in for time sensitive issues. They got us though the chaos and near weekly doctors notes of the pandemic!"

"I’ve left disappointed every time I have ever taken my step daughter to this clinic. I have been taking her there for over six years. I will not call the office staff and front desk rude but they are certainly not friendly or helpful. I wait in the waiting room when my now teen step daughter gets checkups assuming the doctor will come out afterwards and tell me how she is doing. This never happens and then I have to hunt someone down to ask questions who then goes back to the Doctor and then returns to me. If I have a follow up question, same thing. I find it almost unbelievable a Doctor does not think it is necessary to talk to a parent after seeing a child even after giving the child medication advice. Very poor service all around and I’m now looking for a new pediatrician."

"Dr Abbott is absolutely wonderful. Kind, compassionate, and truly cares about your child. It's also great to have such wonderful doctors in the practice to see you when your main doctor is not available. They are all measured, professional, and I highly recommend."

"Dr. Abbot is AMAZING! I have been bringing my eldest daughter here for 18 years now and my youngest for 12. I am never dissapointed! I am extremely grateful for having him as my children's doctor. He really cares about his patients and takes the time to examine each patient very thoroughly with care and patience. I would definitely recommend him, he is an outstanding doctor!"