Center for women's health care

A dedicated team you can trust

Dr. Echt and Dr. Goldberg are passionate about supporting all their patients with comprehensive consultations which include discussions about sexual/relationship health, thorough gynecologic cancer screening, and postmenopausal hormone therapy.

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Personalized Care

Dr. Echt and Dr. Goldberg, together with their staff, are committed to providing personalized care for our members and value the unique health care of each individual. Thank you for placing your trust in us. 


Physician Accessibility

We are committed to your good health. We offer expedited appointments for urgent issues facing our members. Members have direct access to their doctor through a private and confidential email portal, caring staff available by phone who are ready to communicate pressing concerns, and an after-hours answering service. 

Unhurried Environment

Our goal is to provide our patients with comprehensive care that focuses on health and wellness. Dr. Echt and Dr. Goldberg’s unrushed approach means that they can spend more time focused on your holistic medical needs.


Dr. Sharon Goldberg

Dr. Goldberg relocated with her husband and three children to Santa Barbara in 2010 from Hartford, CT. After 11 years in a busy private Obstetrics and Gynecology practice in Connecticut, Dr. Goldberg opened a solo practice in Santa Barbara, providing gynecologic care in a high-quality, low volume setting. Dr. Goldberg is thrilled to join forces with Dr. Margaret Echt with whom she has enjoyed a collegial relationship since arriving in Santa Barbara. Together, they look forward to provide their patients personalized, proactive, and in-depth care.

Dr. Margaret Echt

Dr. Margaret Echt attended LSU Medical School and then completed a four-year residency in OB/GYN at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2000, Dr. Echt relocated to Santa Barbara.  For the past 22 years, she has run a successful solo private OB/GYN practice.  Dr. Echt has had the privilege of being part of the lives of many Santa Barbarans surgically, obstetrically, and gynecologically. 

Dedicated Staff

The Center for Women’s Health Care focuses exclusively on gynecologic care for women throughout life’s stages. Dr. Echt and Dr. Goldberg are passionate about supporting all their patients with comprehensive consultations which include discussions about sexual/relationship health, thorough gynecologic cancer screening, and postmenopausal hormone therapy.

OUR Experience and formation

The formation that helped us become the practice we are today

2022

Center For Women's Health Care Opens Doors

On October 1, 2022, Dr. Margaret Echt and Dr. Sharon Goldberg join forces to open their 5333 Hollister Avenue location. Dr. Echt and Dr. Goldberg continue to treat patients in this new practice setting, and both look forward to continuing to care for you in a comprehensive way.

2010

Dr. Goldberg Begins Practicing in Santa Barbara

Dr. Goldberg relocated with her husband and three children to Santa Barbara in 2010 from Hartford, CT. After 11 years in a busy private Obstetrics and Gynecology practice in Connecticut, Dr. Goldberg established her gynecologic practice in Santa Barbara, focusing solely on gynecologic care in a high quality, low volume gynecologic office.

2000

Dr. Margaret Echt Enters the Santa Barbara Medical Community

In 2000, Dr. Echt moved to Santa Barbara with her husband, Danny, and her two daughters, Gabby and Hannah. Since then, she has enjoyed private practice in OB/GYN.

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Our patients receive high-quality care with their physician, which includes extended appointment times with plenty of time to answer questions, expedited appointment times for urgent matters, after-hours accessibility, a private email portal, physician referrals, a dedicated phone line, and an after-hours answering service. These services may not be reimbursable by Medicare or private insurance.

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Testimonials

What our wonderful patients say:

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"Dr. Goldberg is the most informative, caring, and through gynecologist I've met. She made me feel at ease when I was discussing issues that were intimate. I highly recommend Dr. Goldberg to anyone interested in getting healthy and staying healthy!"


Nancy

"I have the utmost trust in Dr Echt. She made me feel at ease with her thorough and   compassionate explanation both before and after my robotic hysterectomy.  I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I recovered and how minimally invasive the surgery was.  I have total confidence in her as a person and a physician/surgeon. "

Carol

"Dr. Goldberg may be the best Gynecologist I have met. She listens well and makes suggestions that make sense. I highly recommend her!"





Ruth Ann

“Dr. Echt is fantastic. Not only has she taken great care of my health, but also she is a pleasure to speak with at every appointment. It’s rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and care for a patient. Dr Echt is an excellent surgeon and has always made me feel at ease going into a procedure. I would highly recommend becoming a patient of Dr Echt. "

Julia

"Dr. Goldberg is amazing! Best experience I've ever had with a gynecologist."








Morales

"Dr. Echt is the most friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and professional doctor in town.  As a concierge doctor, she is worth every penny.  She always takes the time to see or talk to me, or my two daughters, when we need her help. She takes same day appointments for urgent care needs and her staff  is so helpful and kind. We feel lucky and blessed to be her patients and part of her amazing practice."

Pamela

Articles & News

Our articles on health and personal wellness

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