Primary care is a foundation for good health at all ages. If you’re looking for a Santa Barbara doctor, you’ll be pleased to know that we are accepting new patients. Our office takes walk-ins on the same day for your urgent care needs. Si, se habla espanol.
How Can We Help You?
Primary care serves as the foundation of a person’s healthcare journey. It provides comprehensive, accessible, and continuous care for individuals of all ages. Building a long-term relationship with a primary care provider (PCP) can significantly improve health outcomes, prevent illnesses, and enhance quality of life.
Our Santa Barbara doctor, Dr. James Brewer, offers the following:
- Primary care for infants, children, teens, college-age & adults up to age 64
- Well-baby checkups
- Well-child and teen checkups
- Well-adult checkups
- Acute sick visits
- Walk-ins, 24/7 call and after-hours care for urgent needs
- Immunizations
- COVID vaccinations
- Seasonal flu vaccinations
- School and work physicals
- Health screening
- Counseling about health, developmental or behavioral concerns
- Sports and camp physicals
- Vision and hearing tests
- Newborn care at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Circumcision with anesthetic block
- Routine lab tests provided on site by the physician
Don’t see your healthcare concern on this list? Call 805-563-0167 to find out if our doctor in Santa Barbara can help you.
We are pleased to offer services with practitioners and staff who are fluent in English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication with your healthcare provider here in Santa Barbara.
Why Primary Care with a Santa Barbara Doctor?
Primary care is the first point of contact within the healthcare system, focusing on overall health and wellness, and involves regular care to maintain optimal health. As such, it’s important to have a primary care doctor in a location where you can easily access them when you need the following types of care.
- Preventative care: Routine checkups, immunizations, screenings, and wellness visits.
- Diagnosis and management of acute illnesses: Treating common conditions like colds, infections, and minor injuries.
- Chronic disease management: Monitoring and managing ongoing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis.
- Health education and counseling: Providing guidance on healthy lifestyle choices, mental health, and preventive measures.
- Referrals to specialists: Coordinating care when specialized medical expertise is needed.
