Welcome to the Office of Dr. James Brewer
Dr. Brewer is a licensed physician practicing in Santa Barbara. He has been practicing primary care since 2002 and works in a private practice setting. This office accepts PPO insurance and Medicaid (Medi-Cal/Cencal). We look forward to serving your family!
For those looking for a medical professional for pediatric or adult primary care, we offer high quality, affordable primary healthcare in a traditional office setting. Dr. Brewer is an experienced physician (dual-trained pediatrician and internist) serving Santa Barbara area patients for over 20 years. This office is an independent medical practice.
About Our Practice
As a Santa Barbara doctor dual-trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Brewer provides care for the whole family with infant, child, teen, college-age and adult primary care medical services.
Yes, we are accepting new patients. We take walk-ins on the same day for your urgent care needs. Yes, we speak Spanish/Si se habla Espanol. If you are looking for a trusted local physician, consider this Santa Barbara doctor for your healthcare needs.
Affordable, High Quality Healthcare
Traditional independent medical practices like our office offer an option for patients seeking high-quality primary care in a medical home. We provide personalized, accessible, boutique-like care – without the high costs associated with concierge medicine. By remaining insurance-friendly and emphasizing patient-centered care as a private practice, we aim to bridge the gap between concierge models and large healthcare organizations.
The practice offers primary care healthcare, such as pediatrics (infant, child, teen) and college-age and adult medical services up to age 64. Services you can receive from a Santa Barbara doctor here include: newborn hospital care, well child care, adolescent and adult care, school, camp and sports physicals, acute sick visits, immunizations, lab testing, health screening and counseling about health, developmental or behavioral concerns, among others. Need same-day walk-in care? Give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate you!
Insurance Accepted
We are credentialed with the major types of PPO insurance, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna and United, as well as Medicaid (Cencal and Medi-Cal). See our Fees & Insurance page for more detail. We also offer transparent fee-for-service pricing for those without insurance. Ask about our out-of-pocket rates!
Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Did you know? If you currently are assigned to another provider or clinic on Cencal, you have the right to request a change to Dr. Brewer.
Dr. Brewer is licensed by the California Medical Board and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), member of the American College of Physicians (ACP), California Medical Association (CMA), American Medical Association (AMA) and Santa Barbara County Medical Society. He has admitting privileges at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Hospital. Dr. Brewer served as the Chair of Pediatrics for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in 2023-2025. He is the recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from Cencal Health.
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