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Frederic C. Kass, MD

Hematology Oncology

Average rating: 5.0

166 ratings

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.

Santa Barbara Cancer Care |

111 East Victoria Street, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 US

805-563-0041

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Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1987

Fellowship

Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 1990

Residency

Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, 1987

Degree

MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, 1984

Locations

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Cancer Genetics +5 more specialties

111 East Victoria Street, Suite 300
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 US

805-563-0041

Fax:805-563-0051

Location Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 US

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.

166 total ratings | 103 reviews

5.0

February 25, 2026

I’m so grateful for Dr Kass’s support and input, whatever the outcome.

5.0

February 24, 2026

Professional and caring

5.0

February 24, 2026

Dr Kass sets the bar for being the best as a physician and a human

5.0

February 17, 2026

Dr Kass is amazing oncologist. Caring, professional, knowledgeable and more.

5.0

January 30, 2026

Dr Kass is great

5.0

January 27, 2026

Excellent

5.0

January 27, 2026

Dr Kass is exceptional in his support and honesty.

5.0

January 22, 2026

Dr. Kass is unparalleled in his compassion and knowledge

5.0

January 20, 2026

Very glad to receive Dr Kass's help

5.0

January 20, 2026

Very nice meeting Doctor Kass. Very impressive man.

5.0

January 13, 2026

Very nice experience with Doctor Kass.

5.0

January 9, 2026

As Dr. Kass is retiring soon, he made sure that all of my questions were answered. He had been my cancer doctor for 9 years. He always has time to discuss my concerns and answer questions truthfully. Best Doctor I have ever had and a wonderful person. I wish him unending happiness in retirement.

5.0

January 2, 2026

Like always, these last 6 months I have been satisfied with my treatment, meetings with my provider, with the very able and knowledgeable nurses, and also with the friendly office personal

5.0

December 26, 2025

Kind, professional, and caring

5.0

December 19, 2025

Everything and everyone was stellar

5.0

December 18, 2025

As usual, everything was great

5.0

December 16, 2025

Great

5.0

December 11, 2025

He’s the best

5.0

December 8, 2025

Excellent

5.0

December 4, 2025

Dr Kass listens and always addresses my concerns.

5.0

December 2, 2025

Dr. Kass was amazing. He was honest, very thorough, and respected my intellectual capacity to understand and weigh the information he was giving me. He was also funny and kind, and made me feel completely at ease. I felt he was completely in my corner. I felt listened to and cared for by an extremely experienced and wise professional.

5.0

December 2, 2025

All good and informative

5.0

December 2, 2025

He is amazing and so caring.

5.0

December 1, 2025

I found a very caring man. It was a pleasure to speak with him.

5.0

December 1, 2025

Dr Kass is a very caring person . He is giving me the best care possible .

4.0

December 1, 2025

All was harmonious.

5.0

November 29, 2025

I always have a wonderful time with my doc

5.0

November 19, 2025

dr Kass is incredible!

5.0

November 17, 2025

Dr Kass is genuinely interested in my health. Listens and gives his guidance.

5.0

November 14, 2025

I had been anxious and worried. I was put at ease and felt reassured I would get the best care from Dr.Kass ! a restart ! In the right care !

5.0

November 13, 2025

Very personable, knowledgeable and attentive.

5.0

November 10, 2025

Great

5.0

November 7, 2025

Dr Kass is the most caring and professional doctor I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

5.0

November 7, 2025

Dr. Kass listens well and offers great advice

5.0

November 6, 2025

Dr. Kass is knowledgeable and respects what I have to say.

5.0

November 1, 2025

He’s the best!

5.0

October 25, 2025

Very compassionate helpful Dr Kass

5.0

October 21, 2025

Listens Knowledgeable Keeps up to date

5.0

October 16, 2025

He is the best oncologist! Had a new treatment today... He came and explained everything. Said to call him at the office, tomorrow, if I had any questions, side effects.

5.0

October 16, 2025

Efficient. Kind staff. Dr Kass is so wonderful.

5.0

October 14, 2025

Dr Kass listens and advocated on my behalf

5.0

October 14, 2025

Dr. Kass is sympathetic, kind & proactive in solving issues.

5.0

October 13, 2025

Dr. Kass,Is vary knowledgable and resourseful.

5.0

October 2, 2025

Thoroughly discussed my health issues. Listened, took me seriously, kind

5.0

October 1, 2025

Attentive, interested and helpful!

5.0

September 30, 2025

Dr Kass is always encouraging snd supportive!

5.0

September 29, 2025

Dr. Kass is very knowledgeable and attentive. I feel very confident with him, he addresses all my concerns and makes me aware of his plan of care going forward. I’m very thankful to have Dr. Kass on my team of doctors.

5.0

September 29, 2025

Dr. Kass is the kind of oncologist everyone should have. Truly an amazing person.

5.0

September 23, 2025

Dr.Kass is terrific, I’ve been seeing him and he’s been treating me for over 13 yesrs

5.0

September 23, 2025

Dr. Kass is an exceptional oncologist, communicator and listener. I feel extremely fortunate to have him as my doctor.

5.0

September 3, 2025

Informative and helpful as always

5.0

August 30, 2025

There is no one in the world like Dr. Fred Kass. He has been watching over me for 15 years. It is because of him that I am alive today and his loving care and empathy for each and everyone of his patients.

5.0

August 28, 2025

It’s always GREAT

5.0

August 25, 2025

Dr Kass is the best.

5.0

August 20, 2025

Kind, caring, expert. The best doctor I have ever had.

5.0

August 18, 2025

Dr Kass is great as usual

5.0

August 11, 2025

Always good!

5.0

August 6, 2025

Dr. Kass was great, as usual. I feel very fortunate to have him as my Dictor.

5.0

August 5, 2025

Professional, skilled, caring

5.0

August 4, 2025

He's incredible, caring, compassionate, supportive, and collaboratively reviews results and plans for continued healing.

5.0

July 29, 2025

Answered all of my questions

5.0

July 28, 2025

Incredibly knowledgeable. Kind. Compassionate. Gave excellent information and told me what to expect going forward.

5.0

July 26, 2025

It was my last visit with Dr Kass and I have to say I will miss him! Such a gentle informative doctor, always makes me feel well. Thank you Dr Kass for all your care during my bouts with two cancers.

5.0

July 25, 2025

Dr Kass is the BEST! Love him! He is so kind and listens so well.

5.0

July 15, 2025

Glad to see Dr Kass back.

5.0

May 31, 2025

Dr. Kass is so very personable, responsive to my medical needs, compassionate, and knowledgeable. He is just the right oncologist to help me with my breast cancer.

5.0

May 30, 2025

He gives excellent advice

5.0

May 30, 2025

Dr. Kass is always concerned about me and how I am feeling. Also his technique for doing bone marrow tests is impeccable. I felt know discomfort during or after.

5.0

May 29, 2025

He's wonderful, caring, kind, and has created and coordinated a successful healing plan for me. It's with great relief at every visit to be in his compassionate presence and to get reports of continued progress with healthy healing.

5.0

May 27, 2025

On time, efficient, friendly

5.0

May 27, 2025

Very informative and detailed explanations for the treatment plan we have to put together

5.0

May 24, 2025

Caring, warm,

5.0

May 23, 2025

He’s very involved

5.0

May 22, 2025

Compassionate, knowledgeable, thorough, respectful.

5.0

May 19, 2025

Dr Kass is a valuable source of knowledge and comfort. We are ultimately walking each other back home.

5.0

May 19, 2025

Always good!

5.0

May 15, 2025

Dr Kass is always attentive and concerned about me. He encouraged me to be in contact more when I am not feeling well. This is very assuring since I don't like to bother folks with my problems

5.0

May 13, 2025

Dr Kass is the most caring and compassionate physician ever. As his patient, I feel like I am getting the best care possible.

5.0

May 13, 2025

Dr. Kass, Is a wonderful Doctor and he continually encourages me to improve my health. I feel very fortunate to have him as my Doctor.

5.0

May 12, 2025

Very personable and easy to relate to

5.0

May 10, 2025

entire experience was great

5.0

May 9, 2025

Very empathetic

5.0

May 6, 2025

I’m sure every superlative has been used to describe Dr. Kass. As I get to know him it’s difficult to imagine going through the trauma of my breast cancer diagnosis, decisions and treatment with any other oncologist. Exceptionally compassionate, gifted listener, expert communicator and immensely experienced. I’m so fortunate to have Dr. Kass as my oncologist.

5.0

May 6, 2025

Always a pleasure to meet Dr Kass!

5.0

May 6, 2025

Made me feel comfortable. And told me everything I needed to hear . And the next steps .

5.0

May 6, 2025

Always great to see Dr. Kass. Not only is a very skilled doctor, but he is a wonderful caring person.

5.0

May 2, 2025

Helpful!

5.0

May 2, 2025

Dr. Kass is always helpful and positive. He makes me feel like we have everything under control when I think I don’t. That is very uplifting and helpful.

5.0

April 29, 2025

Dr. Kass has so much experienced and I never doubt he has my best interest at heart.

5.0

April 29, 2025

He is wonderful

4.0

April 28, 2025

Always good and very helpful!

5.0

April 25, 2025

Always informative and kind.

5.0

April 25, 2025

Professional, skilled,

5.0

April 24, 2025

He’s wonderfully caring, develops great healing strategies, explains things beautifully, and has a reassuring positive manner.

5.0

April 22, 2025

Amazing as always.

5.0

April 18, 2025

Fine.

5.0

April 17, 2025

Honest, straightforward doctor

5.0

April 17, 2025

Always a pleasure meeting with Dr Kass. He listens and updates me answering all my questions

5.0

April 14, 2025

Kass is wonderful doctor, caring and scientific.

5.0

April 14, 2025

Dr. Kass is the kindest, most empathetic doctor I’ve ever met. So grateful for his care.

5.0

April 10, 2025

Dr Kass is thorough, kind and encouraging. He listens to my concerns and addresses them.

5.0

April 8, 2025

He always gives me a present update and also what is your come in my plan. He answers all my questions patiently and with encouragement! I adore Dr Kass!

5.0

April 7, 2025

Always good!

Frederic C. Kass, MD

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Santa Barbara Cancer Care

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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