Ali Javanbakht, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Javanbakht is a longtime Santa Barbara resident. He attended Goleta Valley Junior High, Dos Pueblos High School, and UCSB. He went away for his medical education and has been practicing in the Santa Barbara area since 2001. He enjoys the full spectrum of family medicine, from newborns to seniors and addressing patents’ psychosocial needs. He enjoys working at an organization like SBNC which is actively working to remove barriers to care and reduce health inequities. His specific areas of interest include college health, mental health, adolescent care, and patient education.
Hobbies:
Soccer, playing the drums, reading, writing, and the endless pursuit of seeking validation from his cats.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Persian (Farsi), and rudimentary French.
Education:
- MS, Healthcare Administration, California State University East Bay
- Residency at Riverside County Regional Medical Center, Family Medicine
- Medical Doctorate, Medical College of Wisconsin
