Charis K. Bush, DO
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Charis K. Bush, DO

  • Family Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Montecito Primary & Specialty Care |
1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 10A Santa Barbara, CA 93108

About

Dr. Charis Bush is a board-certified Family Medicine physician providing primary care in Montecito. She is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, continuous care for patients of all ages, with a special emphasis on women’s health and preventive medicine.

Dr. Bush earned her medical degree from A.T. Still University, where she graduated at the top of her class, was awarded the Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona Award for being ranked among the top three students academically, and was inducted into Sigma Sigma Phi, the national medical honor society recognizing academic excellence and leadership. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Mercy Medical Center, where she was honored as Intern of the Year and later served as Chief Resident. In addition, she received the Spirit of the Medical Safe Haven Award for her work caring for patients who have experienced human trafficking, reflecting her dedication to compassionate, trauma-informed care.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. Originally from Southern Oregon, Dr. Bush is delighted to return to Santa Barbara, where her family now resides.

Outside of her medical practice, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, golfing, cooking, and gardening.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2024

Residency

Family Medicine, Mercy Medical Center, 2024

Degree

DO, A.T. Still University, 2021

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
411 total ratings | 284 reviews
5.0
Dr Bush addressed my questions about other concerns & then told me she wanted to discuss my biopsy results with me. She said my dx was papillary thyroid cancer. I was shocked to the point that I couldn’t think of any questions to ask, though she did ask if I had any. She did reassure me and say that it’s highly treatable.
5.0
Dr. Bush is amazing. She is considerate, patient and thoughtful with her approach.
5.0
Dr Bush is an empathetic listener who provides excellent advice and is available on short notice. I can't rate her highly enough
5.0
Very efficient conversation with Dr. She seems knowledgeable and is going to refer me to a pulmonologist. I’m looking forward to working with her.
5.0
Dr Bush listens always and knows the best way to order tests to improve her patients health. I am so grateful for her intuitive wisdom as my primary physician. I am encouraged after my visit and know my health will improve