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- Cottage Health is a nonprofit health system based in Santa Barbara, California, serving the Central and South Coast with hospitals, urgent care, clinics, and telehealth (Cottage Virtual Care). - The organization traces back to 1888 (Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital) and, since 1996, operates under the non-profit parent entity Cottage Health, covering affiliated facilities including Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. - Core focus: high-quality, community-focused care with ongoing medical practice improvements. - Locations: 6 offices across the United States (primarily in Santa Barbara/Goleta area; Goleta Valley and Santa Barbara sites, Solvang, and Santa Barbara address listed). - Relevant leadership and contact data (for inquiries or appointments) are available via Cottage Health’s main site (cottagehealth.org) and listed phone numbers. If you’re specifically looking for a cardiology clinic: Cottage Health operates a cardiology/heart & vascular program within its system (Cottage Heart & Vascular Center). For precise clinic location, hours, providers, and appointment options, check Cottage Health’s cardiology section or contact the main line to be directed to Cottage Cardiology Clinic in Santa Barbara.

Clinic Type

Cardiology

Address

221 West Pueblo Street, 1st Floor

Phone

805-324-9707

Email

mediarelations@cottagehealth.org

Opening Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Emergency Care

In an emergency, call 911 immediately

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive cardiology care
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Hospital-based services
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Treatment
  • Consultative cardiology
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Device-based therapy
  • Heart failure
  • Heart rhythm management
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Preoperative evaluation
  • Preventive cardiology
  • Structural/Congenital heart disease
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Permanent pacemaker implantation
  • Left bundle branch pacing
  • Implantable loop recorder
  • Cardioversion
  • Peripheral angio/angioplasty/stent
  • Transcatheter mitral valve repairs (MitraClip)
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) - associated services

Team

  • Dr. Chee Yuan Ng, MD — Board-certified electrophysiologist

Insurance & Payment

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Phone for appointment 805-324-9707

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What are the office hours?

Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

What is the address for Cottage Cardiology Clinic?

221 West Pueblo Street, 1st Floor, Santa Barbara CA 93105.

How can I make an appointment?

For appointments at the Cottage Cardiology Clinic call, 805-324-9707.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Cottage Cardiology Clinic specific listings: Varies by source; ranges from 2.0 to 4.5 stars for the clinic specifically (Limited; one source cites 4 reviews, another cites 78 reviews)
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (general hospital reviews): 3.8 stars (409 reviews)

Patients praise

  • praise for knowledgeable and expert physicians
  • reports of professional and attentive office staff and nurses
  • appreciation for efficient scheduling and minimal waiting times for clinic appointments
  • satisfaction with the high standard of overall medical care and hospital outcomes

Common complaints

  • complaints regarding bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy from some physicians and nursing staff
  • frustration with communication, including perceived condescension and lack of listening by providers
  • concerns about medical treatment plans, follow-up, and perceived inconsistencies in care recommendations
  • criticism regarding administrative aspects such as billing and hospital experience flow

"It was a great experienced with first time appointment. The doctor was nice and the secretary as well."

— Patient Review, 10/28/25

"Bina Ahmed, MD was condescending and belittling toward me at my first appointment. I had been excited about a new female cardiologist but not when I'm treated like that."

— Patient Review, 08/11/25

"The entire process was fast, efficient, and very organized. The staff were professional and made everything easy from check-in to the scan itself."

— Patient Review for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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