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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

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

English

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

UCLA Health Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care
Santa Barbara

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.
287 total ratings | 214 reviews
5.0
Good listener, collaborates with me on my health, quick thinker and pleasant demeanor.
5.0
Dr. Fulton is hands down the best doctor I���ve ever seen. I am so grateful to be her patient. It���s rare to find a doctor who is both intelligent and has a wonderful personality/bedside manner; Dr Fulton is in the top of both categories.
5.0
Melody is always very helpful and kind. She???s knowledgeable and I feel comfortable talking to her about any health concerns I have. She always has quick solutions or a game plan for how we can address any of my concerns and she???s been great to have as my primary care provider
5.0
Very supportive, smart and skilled! So thankful!
5.0
I didn���t have a long wait. She was thorough, and I am confident with her.