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Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 60
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Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

Dr. Kovacs graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Kovacs has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Dysphagia and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kovacs's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kovacs also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kovacs is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Dysphagia
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Endoscopy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Duodenal Polypectomy
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Vomiting Disorders
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Anemia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cirrhosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Acute Gastritis
Barrett's Esophagus
Unexplained Weight Loss
Esophageal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Chronic Gastritis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Hypokalemia
Esophageal Varices
Crohn's Disease
Pancreatitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Dehydration
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Premium

Where Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Gutdoctors Inc
    2403 Castillo St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  2. 2 Santa Barbara Endoscopy Center
    25 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  3. 3 Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept.-PMGPP2
    345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

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Aug 19, 2025
Knowledgeable friendly respectful doctor. Explains well.
— Aug 19, 2025
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Meet Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Kovacs communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Kovacs offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Kovacs offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Kovacs have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Kovacs offer weekend visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Kovacs's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kovacs's profile.

Dr. Kovacs frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Dysphagia and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Brent Kovacs, MD Practices

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang, CA

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