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Dr. Laurel Bliss, MD

Dr. Laurel Bliss, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Laurel Bliss, MD is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth available
(805) 681-7500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bliss specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Bliss' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bliss

3.5
21 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
57%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
5%
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1 star
33%
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An effective internist in an efficient practice.
Sansum Clinic is an excellent facility. The Internal Medicine unit is a well-run machine. Like most I.M. practices these days, it's pretty much all business. Dr Bliss is an effective clinician and she employs every modern tool at her disposal. I appreciate that. She's all about providing the best diagnostics and treatment options given the limited time allowed for each patient. Don't expect empathetic hand holding or small talk. That's not her job.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Excellent clinician. Don't expect old-fashioned ha – Jul 20, 2023
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Mixed Opinion
First all of the positives. Dr. Bliss is extremely knowledgeable. She knows the field of internal medicine very well and he’s had many years in the field. Her office is clean, well organized, and easy to access. Now the not-positives. Dr. Bliss seemed impatient at times and did not want to listen to my symptoms. She seemed impatient and in a hurry. She provided good care but to be honest I did not connect with her like I have with other sansum doctors. I can tell she tries hard, but she might not have that empathic/social skill some doctors have. Otherwise, her care was wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Ladyoflarkspur – Apr 11, 2023
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0 Ratings - REALLY! Cold attitude with very short visits, money making only - Misdiagnosed my case, shortcut, as usually, with extreme course of antibiotics that messed up my flora for life! No other options suggested for diagnostics. Speechless. Do yourself a favor - stay away from this doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Patient – Sep 25, 2021
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Wanted so much to like this doctor, alas she wasn't my cup of tea. I felt judged and I needed her to listen. Our vibes didn't work.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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SB pro – Mar 03, 2021
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Unfriendly, judgmental and callous demeanor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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Dr. Bliss is an excellent doctor. She is a great listener and a calm and sincere communicator. I fortunate to have such a caring physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2018
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Dr. Bliss is an amazingly personable and kind physician. She is also a thoughtful, intelligent, and careful problem solver. I feel completely confident in her care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 13, 2017
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Best and most caring doctor I have ever had!
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
3 others found this helpful
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N Ayers in Santa Barbara CA – Feb 23, 2017
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Terrific doctor: she is intelligent, caring, well informed, and a great advocate for her patients. Dr. bliss ins wonderful.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Dec 05, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Laurel Bliss, MD is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Sansum Clinic317 W Pueblo St 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

    View all patient feedback

  • 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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