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Stephen P. Vampola, MD, MS

  • Interventional Cardiology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Montecito Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Stephen Vampola is a cardiologist who practices in the Santa Barbara/Montecito area.  As a cardiologist, he sees the breadth of diseases affecting the heart including coronary disease, heart failure, valve disease, lipid disorders and rhythm disorders.  He also provides preventative cardiology consultation for patients who wish to avoid developing heart disease.  Dr. Vampola has specialized training in interventional cardiology, allowing him to perform advanced cardiac procedures.  He provides medical care for his patients in the Santa Barbara area in his clinic and at Cottage Hospital.  Dr. Vampola grew up in the Santa Barbara area, where he lived until graduating from UCSB.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Fellowships

Interventional Cardiology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2019
Cardiovascular Disease, UCLA School of Medicine, 2018

Residencies

Internal Medicine, UCSD Dept of Internal Medicine, 2015
Internal Medicine, UCSD Dept of Internal Medicine, 2014

Degrees

MD, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 2011
MS, UCLA, 2006

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024, 2025

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

Meet Stephen P. Vampola, MD, MS

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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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024, 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
485 total ratings | 177 reviews
5.0
August 30, 2025
Excellent. My questions were all answered very clearly and easy to understand.
5.0
August 29, 2025
I got from DrVampola all answers answered and details explained
5.0
August 28, 2025
The Dr. was polite, professional, listened to my issues and communicated well… the whole staff performed well!
5.0
August 27, 2025
Dr Vampola waa the first Cadiologist i have been to in over 20 years that I feel really listened to me.
5.0
August 27, 2025
The doctor was on time, answered my questions, explained test results, scheduled the next apt and listened to my heart.