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John La Puma, MD, Internal Medicine, Santa Barbara, CA

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Internal Medicine • Santa Barbara, CA

Preventive Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Nutritionist and director at Chef Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA

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  • Office

    1643 Calle Canon
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Phone+1 805-284-2238

Summary

  • Dr. John La Puma is an internist in Santa Barbara, CA and is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been in practice 35 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in preventive medicine, behavioral medicine, and complementary and integrative medicine and is experienced in nutrition, weight management, preventive medicine, nature-based medicine and culinary medicine.

Education & Training

  • Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago
    Cooking and Hospitality Institute of ChicagoCertificate, Professional Cooking, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
    University of Chicago Medical CenterFellowship, General Internal Medicine and Clinical Medical Ethics, 1985 - 1987
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1985
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 2017
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1999 - 2012
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1983 - 1983
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Board Certification, Internal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

External Links

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