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Dr. Cathy Straits, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Dr. Cathy Straits, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Cathy Straits, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Santa Barbara, CA
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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 26 years experience. They graduated from EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. At present, Dr. Straits received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Straits is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    122 S PATTERSON AVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-1777
  2. 2 Office
    4021 S 700 E Ste 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 328-3054

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Jul 01, 2022
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  • Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES in 1998. She specializes in Internal Medicine.
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  • EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
    1998
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cathy Straits, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Straits' profile.

Dr. Cathy Straits, MD is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Cathy Straits, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA