--- title: "Dr. Benton T. Ashlock | Pulmonologist in Santa Barbara, CA" description: "Dr. Benton T. Ashlock, M.D., M.S., FCCP practices Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine in Santa Barbara, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-benton-t-ashlock-1090093348" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Benton T. Ashlock, M.D., M.S., FCCP ![Benton T. Ashlock, M.D., M.S., FCCP](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/P4YqhqHrQ2Tzv6CBzjlD_1VCzqTE27-tZCh0qsdTC5M/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(564 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Benton T. Ashlock, M.D., M.S., FCCP ## Pulmonary Disease - Accepting new patients ## Critical Care Medicine [301 West Pueblo StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93105](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+West+Pueblo+Street+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93105+US) ## Schedule appointment [805-898-3400](tel:+18058983400) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-benton-t-ashlock-1090093348#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-benton-t-ashlock-1090093348#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-benton-t-ashlock-1090093348#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-benton-t-ashlock-1090093348#provider-services) ## About Dr. Ashlock Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Professional highlights Dr. Ashlock was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. Before attending medical school, he worked as a Santa Barbara City Beach lifeguard and taught mathematics at both Dos Pueblos High School and Santa Barbara Junior High School. He later completed medical school on Saba Island in the Dutch Antilles, followed by residency and fellowship training in San Diego. After serving in a critical care position at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, he returned to Santa Barbara to practice pulmonary and critical care medicine. ### Outside of medicine Before pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Ashlock worked as a beach lifeguard and mathematics teacher in his hometown of Santa Barbara, experiences that reflect his longstanding commitment to education and community service. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Saba University School of Medicine **Internship:** Scripps Clinic Green Hospital, Internal Medicine **Residency:** Scripps Clinic Green Hospital, Internal Medicine **Fellowship:** Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of California San Diego ## Board certifications - Pulmonary Disease - Critical Care Medicine - Internal Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (24 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Individual and Family HMO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum/Catastrophic Plans - Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) - Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) - Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) - Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access EPO - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Choice POS II - First Health - Health Fund HMO - Health Fund POS - Health Fund PPO - Health Network - HMO - HMO Deductible - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Savings Plus Narrow Network Product PPO-POS **Anthem Blue Cross of California (16 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum - (Pathway-EPO) - Anthem Bronze PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Gold PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees (includes CalPERS) - Anthem Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Silver PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - My Choice PPO **Blue Shield of California (28 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Tandem PPO/EPO - Blue Shield Trio ACO HMO (IFP & Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Gold PPO - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Virtual Blue PPO - Vital Shield 900 Plans **California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) (1 plan)** ### California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) - PPO: Large Group & Small Group Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Pueblo Pulmonary & Critical Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/pueblo-pulmonary-critical-care-1080760650) 301 West Pueblo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=301+West+Pueblo+Street+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93105+US) [805-898-3400](tel:+18058983400) 805-898-3420 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Bronchoscopy - CPAP - Endobronchial ultrasound ### Reasons for visit - Exercise Physiology Counseling ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Asthma care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/asthma) - [Interventional pulmonology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pulmonology) - [Lung and thoracic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - [Pulmonary and COPD care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-and-copd-care) - [Pulmonary rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-rehabilitation) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pulmonary+Disease%22%2C%22Critical+Care+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Pueblo+Pulmonary+%26+Critical+Care%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A34.43021071238543%2C%22lng%22%3A-119.72202704658612%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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