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Dr. Rosa Choi, MD

Dr. Rosa Choi, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rosa Choi, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

540 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Dr. Choi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Choi

3.5

19 ratings, 14 with a written review
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1 Star
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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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May 10, 2023
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2023
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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
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Jul 16, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Yulia Kiselev – Jul 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Simas – Aug 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Helen Reid in Santa Barbara , CA – Aug 08, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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sokiamok in CA – Jun 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2018
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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CCA in Solvang, CA – Jan 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
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Lilit in Santa Barbara, CA – Dec 01, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Carpinteria, CA – Sep 13, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 03, 2016
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Dr. Rosa Choi, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Mass Gen Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory-Pueblo540 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • 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
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

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