Overview
Brent Kovacs is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California.
Dr. Kovacs is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2403 Castillo St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kovacs has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brent J. Kovacs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brent J. Kovacs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brent J. Kovacs by calling their office at 805-682-3585. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brent J. Kovacs a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brent J. Kovacs is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brent J. Kovacs specialize in?
While Dr. Brent J. Kovacs is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, and Swallowing Difficulty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Brent J. Kovacs accept my insurance?
Dr. Brent J. Kovacs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-682-3585 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- ColitisDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrectomyDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HeartburnDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.

