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Dr. Mark Silverberg, MD

Dr. Mark Silverberg, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Silverberg, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Silverberg specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. 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. Silverberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Silverberg

4.0
23 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
65%
65%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
17%
17%

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Friendly Staff
Was able to get an appointment in a timely manner …. Staff was friendly and helpful .
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
  • Office environment
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Jan 01, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Oct 27, 2023
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Amazing physician and phenomenal surgeon. I am a nurse who is married to a doctor. We have high expectations and Silverberg surpassed them. In clinic he’s thoughtful and analytical. In the operating room, he works wonders. He restored my eyes and I’m forever grateful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Christina – Mar 19, 2023
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Dr. Silverberg performed surgery for me to correct diplopia (double vision). I am a 75-year-old woman and have been developing diplopia for a number of years. The surgery was completely successful. My vision is now perfect except for needing reading glasses. Dr. Silverberg and his associate are friendly and helpful. I recommend him very highly and without reservation.
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 – Nov 28, 2018
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really fun office for kids and adults. old school video arcade in the waiting room. unlimited pac man and galaga.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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wonderkid in Ojai, CA – Nov 13, 2018
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Convenient office and friendly staff. Lucky to have local expertise in eye muscle and double vision. Saves me a trip to LA!
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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SB pup pup in Santa Barbara , CA – Nov 13, 2018
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Dr. Silverberg is a great doctor
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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Lenny in Santa Barbara, CA – Oct 26, 2018
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Fun office for kids (and adults!) Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Not a surprise this is the place where elite hollywood/SB transplants take their families for eye care.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Yoga mom in Santa Barbara, CA – Sep 29, 2018
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Visited Dr. Silverberg once, which ended up being the last one. After ordering tones of tests, he could not come up with a concrete diagnosis. Had to wait over 2 hours to see him. Overall waste of time.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Goleta, CA – Mar 08, 2017
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Horrid horrible terrible. Will never return again. No bedside manner; unprofessional, demeaning to patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 03, 2017
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This doctor should not be working with children, he was cold and not personable and had no patience with my daughter, he started to get annoyed because she was moving her head and asked me to give her a candy sucker to keep her still, I told him she doesn't eat sugar and had me give it to her anyway to keep her from moving, he diagnosed with astigmatism and didn't explain anything, we tried asking questions and he just brushed us off as if he was in a hurry and didn't have time for stupid questi
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Santa Barbara, CA – May 26, 2016
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I went to Dr. Silverberg for many years for treatment of glaucoma. He diagnosed me with ptosis and suggested surgery. I went to a second ophthalmologist who said I had toxic conjunctivitis from the glaucoma medicine I had been prescribed and that he thought he could heal it, but my eyes would never be the same as before introduction of that medication.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Susan in Santa Barbara, CA – Apr 10, 2016
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Dr. Silverberg is kind, caring and a fantastic diagnostician & surgeon. He has seen us after hours many times and treats us like family. Everyone we know who has has seen him has the same opinion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Lisa in Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mark Silverberg, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Jules Stein

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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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
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd
    Solvang, CA 93463

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

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

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

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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