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Dr. Sofia Encarnacion, MD

Dr. Sofia Encarnacion, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sofia Encarnacion, MD is a psychiatrist in Goleta, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1991. She is affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.2 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 1.2 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

5901 Encina Rd Ste A Goleta, CA 93117
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(805) 681-0035

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Encarnacion's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Encarnacion

1.2

25 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
4%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
92%
92%

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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
Helpful
Current Patient – Apr 23, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
Carol – Nov 30, 2023
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 30, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sabrina – Oct 15, 2023
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Telehealth
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2023
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Telehealth
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jack – Dec 21, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bailey in Santa Barbara – Dec 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
CA – Nov 22, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
SANTA BARBARA, CA – Aug 30, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
DO NOT SEE THIS DOCTOR – May 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 06, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
RLA in Santa Barbara – Jan 01, 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
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Nov 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Goleta, CA – Oct 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Goleta, CA – May 09, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ted B in Santa Barbara, CA – Jul 26, 2016
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Dr. Sofia Encarnacion, MD is a psychiatrist in Goleta, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1991. She is affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Buenos Aires / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
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Locations

Practice

Office5901 Encina Rd Ste A Goleta, CA 93117
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Practice

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center8700 Beverly Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Office4140 W 190th St Torrance, CA 90504
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave
    Lompoc, CA 93436

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

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