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Dr. Michael Gunson, MD

Dr. Michael Gunson, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Gunson, MD is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 2000. He is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

334 S Patterson Ave Ste 205 Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Make an Appointment

(805) 682-8462

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  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gunson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gunson

3.6

17 ratings, 11 with a written review
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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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Angela (Ohio) – Mar 21, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jessica Harmon – Jan 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Lauren – Aug 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Renee – Mar 17, 2021
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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
33 people found this helpful
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MT – Oct 02, 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
30 people found this helpful
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KQ – Oct 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
52 people found this helpful
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FrNcrd in San Francisco, CA – May 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
45 people found this helpful
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May 27, 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
17 people found this helpful
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Jim Rapp in Clearwater, FL – Dec 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Gunson, MD is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 2000....read more

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 2000
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Locations

Practice

Office334 S Patterson Ave Ste 205 Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Practice

Office9 E Pedregosa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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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