Children's Medical Clinic of Santa Barbara
Pediatrics • Santa Barbara, CA
About
Children's Medical Clinic of Santa Barbara is a pediatric clinic located at 15 East Arrellaga Street in downtown Santa Barbara, California. Operating for over 100 years in its California bungalow-style building, the clinic provides pediatric care to Santa Barbara's children and offers same-day sick appointments. The clinic accepts most major insurance plans.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
15 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone
8059651095
medicalrecords@childrenssb.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- OpenGovNY: 4.2/5 (6)
- Healthgrades: 1/5 (1)
- Unilocal: Variable (7)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and attentive pediatricians
- Compassionate and professional nursing staff
- Long-standing history and community presence
- Positive patient-doctor relationships for many families
Common complaints
- Front desk staff and administrative communication issues
- Long wait times in waiting rooms and exam rooms
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling
- Financial policies regarding outstanding balances
- Perceived lack of thoroughness in medical care by some patients
"Dr. Abbot is AMAZING! I have been bringing my eldest daughter here for 18 years now... He really cares about his patients and takes the time to examine each patient very thoroughly with care and patience."
— OpenGovNY Review"While the Drs here are really helpful and have good bedside manners, the same can’t be said for the front staff and people answering the phones. ... Every time I have gone in for an appt we have had to wait in the waiting room for at LEAST an hour!"
— Unilocal Review"One concern is their policy of refusing patients until bills are paid, creating challenges for families with limited funds. ... The front desk's disorganization, including mis-scheduled appointments, adds frustration and questions about administrative efficiency."
— Healthgrades ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cottage Health’s Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics Move to New Santa Barbara Location - edhat — Jan 11, 2026
- Cottage Health’s Pediatric Clinic Moves to New Facility in Downtown Santa Barbara | Local News | Noozhawk — Jan 20, 2026
- Cottage Health Expands Pediatric Care in Santa Barbara | News Channel 3-12 — Feb 10, 2026
- Cottage Health brings Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics to downtown Santa Barbra location — Jan 15, 2026
- Cottage Children’s Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Announce Collaboration to Expand Access to Pediatric Care for Central Coast Families - edhat — Aug 10, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More pediatrics clinics in Santa Barbara
Cottage Children’s Medical Center provides outpatient services in Santa Barbara as part of the Cottage Health system. The center is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and serves the Central and South Coast communities. Cottage Health operates as a not-for-profit organization (formed in 1996) that includes Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and other affiliates. Core values emphasize community-focused healthcare and continuous improvement. For outpatient care specifics (services, clinics, hours, or appointment options), visit the Cottage Health site and navigate to the Cottage Children’s Medical Center’s outpatient sections.
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