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Melody R. Fulton, DO
- Family Medicine
Average rating:
4.9
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 Primary & Specialty Care
|
111 East Victoria Street, Floor 2
Santa Barbara,
CA
93101
US
About
Dr. Melody Fulton is a board certified family medicine physician who practices in Santa Barbara. She believes in a holistic approach to medicine, focusing on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of each patient.
Dr. Fulton grew up in the Bay Area. As a child, she was afraid of the doctors which inspired her to pursue a career in medicine to help others feel comfortable and cared for during their healthcare experiences. After earning her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Fulton returned to her home state of California to complete residency at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. She served as a Chief Resident during her final year. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Trinity College in Connecticut.
In her free time, she enjoys staying active and loves spinning, skiing, and running by the ocean. She also has fun trying new restaurants and traveling!
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2024
Residency
Family Medicine, Mercy Medical Center Mercy Medical Center Residency Program, 2024
Degree
DO, West Virginia University School of Medicine, 2021
Locations
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care
Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care
Internal Medicine| Rheumatology| Family Medicine
+1 more specialty
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
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Meet Melody R. Fulton, DO
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:
4.9
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.
282 total ratings |
212 reviews
5.0
May 29, 2026
Dr. Fulton was wonderful! She listened closely to my concerns, asked pertinent questions, and did a thorough physical exam. She also ordered tests. I felt that her approach was thorough and sensible. I really appreciated her suggestion suggestions as to how to best to take my medications. Even though this was the first time I met her I felt like she really understood my needs.
5.0
May 28, 2026
Dr. Fulton is amazing! She is personable, asks questions, is proactive about blood work and other tests. I highly recommend her!
5.0
May 26, 2026
Dr. Fulton is very professional she helping me and worry. About my health and feel comfortable with her advice about my Health am getting better. Thanks to Dr. Melody Fullton �����������������
5.0
May 26, 2026
I highly recommend Dr. Fulton.
5.0
May 22, 2026
Excellent listening, highly skilled, very warm and supportive. Best doctor I have ever had in my life.
5.0
May 21, 2026
Dr.Fulton is willing to help and listens. I am grateful for her and her guidance on proper avenues to try and get me help. She is an excellent doctor.
5.0
May 20, 2026
Dr. Fulton is absolutely wonderful. Very caring and sympathetic. But, she is cautious and realistic about making sudden changes. I love and trust her implicitly.
5.0
May 20, 2026
She was so kind and helpful
5.0
May 20, 2026
Very pleasant
5.0
May 19, 2026
Dr Fulton is always a pleasure to work with
5.0
May 19, 2026
Excellent. Very professional, the explanation was very clear. Very human contact witch is very rare now. I felt human instead of just being a number
5.0
May 15, 2026
Quick great service
5.0
May 15, 2026
Very happy with Dr. Fulton.
5.0
May 15, 2026
Very Good.
5.0
May 14, 2026
On time. Answered my questions. Friendly. Heard me. Quick and to the point !!
5.0
May 14, 2026
I am so pleased with my Dr. and how personable she is. I feel very cared for and thankful she is my primary physician. All employees enjoy working for UCLA Clinic and it’s pleasant to go to my appointments. I feel my health is in the best care
5.0
May 13, 2026
Did a great job in understanding what brought me in for the appointment and quickly was able to problem solve me.
5.0
May 12, 2026
Wonderful. Everyone was friendly and professional.
5.0
May 8, 2026
Urgent visit to Dr. Fulton for low back pain. After examination and discussion about treatment options Dr. Fulton prescribed Toradol injection for immediate pain relief, flexeril muscle relaxant and steroid if pain persists along with instructions to take nsaids and apply heat. Obtained almost immediate relief from injection such that am now able to move without pain.
5.0
May 7, 2026
She is great 👍
5.0
May 7, 2026
She listened well and provided scientific backup for her recommendations
5.0
May 7, 2026
She is very caring and explains everything to where I can understand. I am very comfortable with Dr Fulton as my primary physician
5.0
May 5, 2026
Melody is a fantastic doctor. She answers and explains things when asked.
5.0
April 29, 2026
Very professional and attentive. I felt comfortable and cared for. Great experience.
5.0
April 29, 2026
Dr Fulton is a kind , caring and highly professional health care provider!
5.0
April 29, 2026
Listened to all aspects of concerns and made treatment plan accordingly
5.0
April 28, 2026
Very though, very caring.
5.0
April 28, 2026
Dr Fulton listened & checked my knee. She was empathetic & very pleasant as she checked my health.
5.0
April 24, 2026
Thoughtful and caring
5.0
April 23, 2026
quick - great listener
5.0
April 23, 2026
Courteous knowledgeable friendly
5.0
April 23, 2026
The doctor answered all my questions and provided helpful guidance.
5.0
April 22, 2026
Dr Fulton was very pleasant and thorough.
5.0
April 19, 2026
Very professional and thorough.
5.0
April 17, 2026
Dr Fulton has been extremely professional. Her referrals to a variety of specialists has been helpful in treating my various maladies.
5.0
April 17, 2026
Dr. Fulton is amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, very pleasant and personable. I feel comfortable with her recommendations. I don’t think I’ve ever had a doctor I liked better.
5.0
April 17, 2026
I absolutely love the office staff, valet parking, and cleanliness of the office. More important I love Dr. Fulton. She is exactly what a doctor should be !!!
5.0
April 16, 2026
Knowledgeable and kind
5.0
April 16, 2026
She is a great listener and she very openly to any discussion and a friendly doctor
5.0
April 16, 2026
Went very well, feel very comfortable and heard by Dr. Fulton.
5.0
April 16, 2026
Dr. Fulton took so much great care remembering all of the things I was dealing with. And she was very helpful and thorough in her approach to my care. I really appreciate her.
5.0
April 15, 2026
Relatable and direct
5.0
April 14, 2026
Melody is caring, kind, and empathetic. She?s an excellent provider.
5.0
April 3, 2026
Incredibly thoughtful doctor.
5.0
April 2, 2026
As always excellent
2.0
April 1, 2026
Unprofessional demeanor - chewing-gum, leaning way back in chair/lounging. Was on time to the appointment though. I had to ask multiple times for her recommendation for future treatment.
5.0
March 28, 2026
Showed a real interest in me. Was familiar with my health profile even though I had only seen her once before 9 months ago.
5.0
March 26, 2026
Very thorough new patient interview. She gave me confidence in my future care.
5.0
March 26, 2026
Dr. Fulton is a great listener, smart, warm and supportive! I am so thankful she is my doctor! I am so thankful!
5.0
March 25, 2026
Chat was good! Went over my blood work, all is well. Thanks Dr Fulton!
5.0
March 25, 2026
She is very professional courteous, and pays attention to every need of the patient
5.0
March 24, 2026
Thorough and kind!
4.0
March 24, 2026
It’s wasn’t bad, but I can’t think of anything crazy amazing to say either
5.0
March 19, 2026
Dr Fulton, wonderful. I feel very well cared for, fit in at the end of the day, diagnosed and prescribed.
5.0
March 19, 2026
Efficient, well prepared and with clear ideas about how to treat the issue I am experiencing.
5.0
March 14, 2026
Perfect
5.0
March 13, 2026
Professional, attuned, considerate.
5.0
March 11, 2026
Responsive, understanding and quickly able to diagnose and prescribe what I needed.
5.0
March 11, 2026
Excellent. My provider lesson and find the best solution to my problem. I feel that I am treated by a real human being and a robot who let me talk and no real solution to my problem.
5.0
March 11, 2026
Dr Fulton is professional and a caring individual.
4.0
March 9, 2026
it was good
5.0
March 8, 2026
Dr. Fulton is knowledgeable personable, with the patients best interest in mind.
5.0
March 6, 2026
I had a great experience with Dr. Fulton today. I appreciate she always listens and understands with an open mind always professional and caring.
5.0
March 5, 2026
Super empathetic and nice! I felt comfortable with the doctor to tell her what’s wrong
5.0
March 5, 2026
Dr Fulton clearly answered all my questions and concerns. I especially appreciate her thoughtful means of communicating.
5.0
March 4, 2026
Dr. Melody Fulton surpasses all GPs we’ve experienced in our long life. Her patient interaction is precise and compassionate. More so, her recent medical degree at Ucla ads a level of help that we respect and deserve.
5.0
March 3, 2026
I was very anxious and Dr. Fulton put me at ease with her kindness, knowledge and excellent communication skills. I am so thankful!
5.0
February 20, 2026
Dr. Fulton is the absolute best
5.0
February 20, 2026
All good.
5.0
February 19, 2026
Dr Fulton is knowledgeable, kind, thorough and thoughtful
5.0
February 18, 2026
Dr Fulton is patient and very helpful!
5.0
February 17, 2026
She listened to me and provided me good feedback on what I needed to feel better
5.0
February 17, 2026
Polite Professional kind
5.0
February 13, 2026
very informative
5.0
February 12, 2026
The doctor is kind and professional
5.0
February 11, 2026
Dr. Fulton i wondeful. She has been so very gentle and understanding in seeing me through the tragedy of losing my husband unexpectedly. I'm so happy that my last physical therapist directed me to your office. I am very grateful
5.0
February 11, 2026
Straightforward, clear communication and action steps.
5.0
February 10, 2026
Dr. Fulton was so attentive. She peaked her head back in my room 4 to 5 times because she kept wanting to get more information from me. I really appreciated the care and time she took today with all my issues.
5.0
February 6, 2026
She was knowledgeable, empathetic, and helpful.
5.0
February 5, 2026
She is very approachable and very good. Gives great options for treatment needed. I am very happy with Dr Fulton.
5.0
January 30, 2026
I’m very grateful to have the care, expertise, and professionalism UCLA Health always provides and today was no exception. Dr. Fulton and the team were very attentive, friendly, and answered my questions. I wish I had been better prepared for the visit as I had to send a follow up message to cover the bases. That’s on me.
5.0
January 29, 2026
Listened and was informative
5.0
January 29, 2026
She listened, was friendly, thorough, and helpful!
5.0
January 29, 2026
Listened. Gave great suggestions and solved my issues.
5.0
January 28, 2026
She was patient, compassionate, and validating while being knowledgable and efficient.
5.0
January 27, 2026
Excellent listener! Very patient-focused.
5.0
January 23, 2026
Love her!
5.0
January 22, 2026
Dr. Fulton is very thorough and knowledgeable.
5.0
January 21, 2026
Dr Fulton was fully engaged in wanting to know how my general health is and asked specific questions that showed interest in helping me make good health decisions. She is kind, smart and as someone about to turn seventy-five, I have seen many doctors in my life and she is at the top. I feel very confident that she is interested in my best health outcomes. I am recommending Dr. Fulton to others.
5.0
January 15, 2026
Friendly, very informative and helpful.
5.0
January 15, 2026
She was great. We talked, and came up with a game plan.
5.0
January 15, 2026
Everything went great.
5.0
January 14, 2026
Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and respectful.
5.0
January 13, 2026
Decisive
5.0
January 13, 2026
Great! No issues!
5.0
January 13, 2026
She was kind, patient, caring, and a great listener.
5.0
January 13, 2026
Educated well spoken professional
5.0
January 8, 2026
Very kind, very understanding and very proactive and knowledgeable
5.0
January 8, 2026
Dr. Melody Fulton is knowledgeable, informative, practical, efficient, supportive, and an attentive listener.
5.0
January 6, 2026
Friendly, knowledgeable, informative, patient focused
5.0
January 3, 2026
Excellent ?And beautiful teeth.
5.0
December 31, 2025
Thank you and your staff for making this appointment possible. Dr is great
5.0
December 30, 2025
She was pleasant and efficient
5.0
December 23, 2025
Dr. Fulton is always kind, caring and thorough. We are so glad to have her as our family Dr..
5.0
December 19, 2025
Great at targeting the issue. Good suggestions and plans for follow
5.0
December 19, 2025
Dr. Melody is the Best PCP doctor I have had. She’s very easy to talk with and extremely knowledgeable.
5.0
December 18, 2025
Dr Fulton is kind, knowledgeable, and listens to her patients w/o judgement,.
5.0
December 18, 2025
She’s very nice and thorough
5.0
December 18, 2025
Dr. Fulton is very thorough and inspires confidence. She listened to my concerns with an upcoming surgery and gave me very sound advice. As a result from this pre-op office visit, I am changing my PCM from a non-UCLA physician to Dr. Fulton/UCLA.
5.0
December 17, 2025
My experience today with Dr. Fulton was very positive. I appreciate her incredible knowledge as a doctor. I am grateful to have her as a doctor.
5.0
December 16, 2025
Answer all my questions of worries. I left very eased the way my questions were answered
5.0
December 12, 2025
I like Dr Fulton. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, thoughtful, thorough. I would highly recommend her.
5.0
December 10, 2025
Helpful insight and feedback.
5.0
December 9, 2025
i’m at the tail end of a cold that would not go away and it has been over a month and it feels so silly to go in there when you don’t have a productive cough or postnasal drip or any of those problems but my care provider listened to my problem and I really think she’s made a good decision partnering with me and providing medication and I am so grateful to have the assist right before the holidays. Thank you so much UCLA for letting me come in quickly to see you and get helped
5.0
December 9, 2025
Very helpful and knowledgeable. Superb job. Routine check up
5.0
December 5, 2025
Dr Fulton is a great listener and has really helped me by being proactive in making proper referrals. She’s the best primary care physician I’ve ever had.
5.0
December 5, 2025
Dr Fulton always makes me feel comfortable, heard and taken care of. It’s easy to know she has my best interests in mind and advocates for my care and well being. She answers any questions I have and follows up with me promptly.
5.0
December 2, 2025
Perfect, easy, kind and thorough.
5.0
November 25, 2025
Could not have been better
5.0
November 25, 2025
Dr. Melody Fulton is the best PCP doctor I have seen. She listens, talks, makes her patient feel at ease.
5.0
November 20, 2025
Great experience today with Dr. Fulton for preop appointment. Everybody in the office was happy, timely, and good at what they do.
5.0
November 18, 2025
informative, practical and friendly
5.0
November 18, 2025
She is great. She listens and collaborates on care. professional and friendly.
5.0
November 13, 2025
Supportive and patient
5.0
November 12, 2025
Dr. Fulton listened to my concerns, asked thoughtful questions, and provided helpful solutions. I felt like she really heard me.
5.0
November 12, 2025
Dr Fulton is great and really listens I appreciate her
5.0
November 10, 2025
Great listener, lets me participate in my care, knowledgable.
5.0
November 7, 2025
Such patience, I appreciate it. We put into place a new plan for my well being.
5.0
November 6, 2025
Very nice person and excellent doctor. Very pleased
5.0
November 2, 2025
My experience was excellent with Dr. Fulton.
5.0
November 2, 2025
Dr. Fulton is so easy to discuss my health issues! She listens and answers everything. Made a good suggestion of the bruising I have so I ordered from Amazon!. I have referred 2 friends that need a new primary Dr. Thank you so much for her!
5.0
October 30, 2025
This was my first appointment with Dr. Fulton, which began with a brief introduction and review of my records which progressed into the appropriate concerns requiring follow through — such as blood tests, bone density and colonoscopy. The appointment was absolutely perfect with a follow up appointment scheduled in two weeks to discuss the findings of the various tests. I am very happy with my appointment today.
5.0
October 30, 2025
It was great. We spoke of my journey using a weight loss regime and how things are going well so far.
5.0
October 29, 2025
Dr. Fulton took care of all of my concerns
5.0
October 28, 2025
Dr. Fulton is personable, professional and listens well. She shows genuine concern and is thorough with all aspects pertaining to patient care.
5.0
October 28, 2025
Well, I felt good. We went over everything and I really hope that everything that you guys do for me gets me back in shape again thank you so much.
5.0
October 24, 2025
She is always so attentive and calms me down because she is not an alarmist
5.0
October 23, 2025
Dr. Fulton was personable and knowledgeable. She listened and addressed all of my questions clearly.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr. Fulton was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. She seemed to care about my feelings and answered all my questions.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr. Fulton listened, had briefed herself on the specifics, was clear in the follow-up she recommended. The appt left me feeling seen and supported , gave me some specific actions to take to improve my recovery.. I left feeling far more positive about what to do to help feel better..
5.0
October 17, 2025
Knowledgeable and kind!!
4.0
October 17, 2025
Personable, approachable, on time
5.0
October 17, 2025
I really appreciate the time the doctor spent with me
5.0
October 16, 2025
She is so kind, thorough, and patient!
5.0
October 16, 2025
As always, excellent
5.0
October 16, 2025
Doctor Fulton is hands down one of the best doctors I've ever had. She is fully present, knowledgeable, warm, kind, wise, and genuinely caring. I feel like I can fully trust bith her medical knowledge and also her grounded humanity.
5.0
October 15, 2025
Dr Fulton was great! She listened to my concerns, let me ask multiple questions and I would highly recommend her!
5.0
October 15, 2025
Dr. Fulton gave a thorough exam, listened to my concerns about medications and gave good sound advice on improving my health.
5.0
October 14, 2025
Dr. Fulton is wonderful! She has become a friend.
5.0
October 14, 2025
AMAZING? I can hear again!
5.0
October 14, 2025
My primary Dr is very professional, caring and human. I didn’t feel like I was just a number.
5.0
October 12, 2025
Good information from her
5.0
October 10, 2025
She seemed knowledge and she listened well.
5.0
October 10, 2025
Great Doctor visit. Gives good explanations and is easy to talk to. Cares about her patients.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr.Fulton is personable, professional and really listens.
5.0
October 7, 2025
She listened carefully and truly heard and understood my symptoms and concerns. She offered specific, easy to follow advice on how to adjust medications if my symptoms don’t improve, which was tremendously calming and reassuring.
5.0
October 4, 2025
Dr. Fulton is very attentive and personable.
5.0
October 2, 2025
She listened to me, not as common as one might hope
5.0
October 2, 2025
Felt like we are working towards fatigue issues. She was great as always!
5.0
October 2, 2025
I had a great experience. My doctor was kind and thorough.
5.0
October 1, 2025
Very caring Very personable
5.0
September 30, 2025
Dr. Fulton provided an in-depth and thorough health evaluation. She took the time to explain my blood work results in detail and made sure I understood what the findings meant for my health. I appreciated her professionalism, attentiveness, and the way she addressed all of my questions without rushing the appointment. I left feeling reassured and confident in the care I received.
5.0
September 24, 2025
She is always thoughtful and enciuraging
5.0
September 24, 2025
She was knowledgeable answered my questions and it was a very comfortable experience. I would highly recommend her.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr. Fulton is great!
5.0
September 18, 2025
Personable, real, helpful, good listener
5.0
September 18, 2025
Bright, efficient & personable
5.0
September 17, 2025
She was brief and helpful.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Great knowledgeable Dr. Fulton.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Fulton is amazing, nice and spends time to explain results from my test. I feel so fortunate to have found her for all my health needs. I can ask her anything and not be embarrassed. Please stay in Santa Barbara!
5.0
September 16, 2025
She was very friendly as used she was happy the I’m doing better I’m great full with all her help very efficient I thank her for my health 🙏😇🌺🌸
5.0
September 13, 2025
I thought Dr. Fulton was very attentive to my concerns. She listened to me and offered multiple suggestions as we discussed my health. I’m so pleased with my decision to drive 1 1/2 hours to receive her advice.
5.0
September 12, 2025
Listens. Very caring
5.0
September 12, 2025
He’s an amazing professional doctor with I’m very blessed to have her as my doctor and all the years that I’ve been looking for someone who is professional kind, courteous, and compassionate doctor Fulton is that thank you
5.0
September 12, 2025
Dr. Fulton is always amiable professional and a very good listener. The best primary care Dr. I’ve had in my adult life.
5.0
September 11, 2025
Dr Fulton was great. She was able to decide my care plan after a short examination of the area of concern.
5.0
September 11, 2025
Caring
5.0
September 10, 2025
Dr. Fulton made me feel very comfortable and knowledgeable.
5.0
September 9, 2025
Dr Fulton was very helpful.
5.0
September 4, 2025
Once again, you’re great!
5.0
September 4, 2025
Quick and efficient
5.0
September 2, 2025
Grateful Dr Fulton was able to see and help me on very short notice.
5.0
September 2, 2025
Knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
5.0
August 23, 2025
The doctor was very professional and did take the time to listen and educate me with care and professionalism.
5.0
August 19, 2025
She was down-to-earth, kind, explained everything well and just overall great bedside manner. Felt very comfortable in her care.
5.0
August 19, 2025
Dr. Fuller makes a doctor visit pleasant.
5.0
August 18, 2025
Kind, inquisitive, courteous, friendly
5.0
August 17, 2025
Dr. Fulton is wonderful! Kind and very patient. I have complete confidence in her suggestions.
5.0
August 15, 2025
Dr as usually always very professional, find solutions to my problem. Very satisfied
5.0
August 15, 2025
Having access to and being cared for by Dr. Fulton made my day. Having her as my Primary Care Physician is a privilege.
5.0
August 15, 2025
Dr. Fulton is the best!
5.0
August 14, 2025
Once again, always professional
5.0
August 12, 2025
She is great and listens to me! Ever feel rushed and she is so helpful! I am happy to be her patient.
5.0
August 12, 2025
Friendly, asked good questions, listened, clear next steps
5.0
August 7, 2025
All three employees (front desk, medical assistant and doctor) were all excellent.
5.0
August 7, 2025
As always, Dr. Fulton was thoughtful and compassionate. She comes up with good solutions and is very supportive of my orogredd
5.0
August 6, 2025
I always have a good experience with Melody! She is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming I always feel comfortable coming to my appointments to see her. Melody is always super professional but also friendly I appreciate her and I am happy knowing she is my pcp and has my best interests at heart when it comes to my health.
5.0
August 5, 2025
Dr. Fulton is the best <3 appreciate her sincerity, flexibility and support
5.0
August 1, 2025
Listened and gave me her thoughts, reassured me on my reservations
5.0
July 31, 2025
We had the conversation I expected; that’s not a bad thing
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr thoroughly worked on assessing my problem. I am very happy with the progress of solving my problem.
5.0
July 30, 2025
My Doctor was very friendly and thorough.
5.0
July 29, 2025
On time, efficient and knowledgeable
4.0
July 24, 2025
Overall good
5.0
July 24, 2025
Clean communication
5.0
July 24, 2025
She made sure to hear my pertinent history and responded appropriately.
5.0
July 22, 2025
Always very sympathetic, supportive, and reassuring.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Dr Fulton was very attentive. She went through my health history. I am very satisfied on my first visit
5.0
July 18, 2025
She takes the time to explain everything and answers all my questions
5.0
July 17, 2025
She supported a pre-op appointment on short notice allowing me to schedule surgery only 3 working days away.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Dr asked a lot of questions, answered my questions.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Dr. Fulton is excellent. Very thorough. I feel seen, heard, and cared for.