ServicesMaria Macduff, MD offers family practice services in Santa Barbara, CA. A family doctor is typically a general practitioner who treats most family members from children to adults.
Maria Macduff, MD in Santa Barbara, CA may treat physical symptoms, prescribe medications, diagnose conditions and much more.
Please call Maria Macduff, MD at (805) 963-1471 to schedule an appointment in Santa Barbara, CA or to get more information.
I'll be simple and brief: I saw Dr. Maria MacDuff for a physical required by my insurance. While a she may have been little presumptuous (I'm naturally very pale and she decided to do a blood test for anemia), I appreciate her candor and frank style of discussion. The appointment was quick, but not rushed, perfect for a simple check-up. She did end the appointment a little abruptly, but when I told the nurse I had a few questions. the doctor was right back in the room and gave me her full attention until ALL my concerns were addressed. It was really pleasant dealing with a small, well-organized office.
I went to this doctor for my immigration health examination. The doctor told me that I had syphilis but I knew that there was no way I could get syphilis. They asked me many mean questions like, if I was involved in prostitution. They also judged my immigration background. They mentioned that it might be that my result was FALSE positive but they gave me medicine before the confirmatory result was out and asked me to take it right away! They were so mean and so judging. Not professional at all! They said I was likely to have AIDS!! I was told the confirmatory test result would be ready in 2 days but they did not contact me for over a week! It was not until I called them 9 days later that I found out my test was false positive! I didn't have AIDS or syphilis or anything!! They didn't apologize for judging at all. Luckily I didn't follow his direction to take the medicine because I have some knowledge about health care (I'm a biology student). It was a terrible experience. Worst doctor I have ever seen! Imagine how you would feel if the doctor judge you like that. Doctors are there to help, not to scare patients or judge them, especially if their judgment is not true!