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Dr. James Kwako, MD

Family Medicine* Age 77
Dr. James Kwako, MD
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Dr. James Kwako, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. James Kwako, MD

Family Medicine* Age 77
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. James Kwako, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. James Kwako, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 51 years experience. They graduated from West Virginia University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Kwako has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Gastroptosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kwako received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kwako also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kwako accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Gastroptosis
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Gastroptosis
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Gastroptosis
Joint Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Fever
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Limb Pain
Pharyngitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Sprain
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Post-Vaccination Fever
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 James L. Kwako MD Wellness Medicine
    1805 E Cabrillo Blvd Ste D, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 565-3959

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kwako
3.4
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Feb 20, 2019
He's the best! Smart, deeply caring, comprehensive. The doctor you always wish you could find. He has been my physician for over 25 years.
dc in santa barbara, CA — Feb 20, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
General Medical Practice
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • West Virginia University
    1973
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Kwako, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kwako's profile.

Dr. Kwako frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Gastroptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Kwako, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA