The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in santa barbara, CA

Find the Top Herniated Disk Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near santa barbara, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
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    Carrillo Surgery Center Inc

    401 E Carrillo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Moelleken is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Moelleken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    511 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Wickman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Wickman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    511 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Hutchinson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Herniated Disk, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
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    Sansum Clinic Pain Management

    3916 State Street, Suite 300B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Graham Reimer is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Reimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Reimer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required
    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Yoon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Kosek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Kosek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Herniated Disk, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Kosek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Chung is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamil Muasher is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Muasher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Muasher is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad and Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Muasher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ivan Hayward is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hayward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hayward is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Hayward is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Orthopedic Associates Inc

    2324 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Kahmann is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kahmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    511 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kenly is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Kenly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    511 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Bradley is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Benzian is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Benzian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Diverticular Disease, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Breast Lump. Dr. Benzian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wheelock is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Wheelock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Wheelock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dean Black is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Black is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Levi Dansby is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dansby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, May Thurner Syndrome, SVC Obstruction, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dansby is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Dansby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Pueblo Radiology Group

    2320 Bath St, Ste 208, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Bates is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Stroke. Dr. Bates is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Orthopedic Associates Inc

    2324 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Moore is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    William R. Gallivan JR. M.D. Inc.

    320 W Junipero St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gallivan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Gallivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Trambert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Trambert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ureterocele. Dr. Trambert is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Herniated Disk?

    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Herniated Disk doctor near santa barbara, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Herniated Disk doctor near santa barbara, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Herniated Disk doctors near santa barbara, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Herniated Disk doctors near santa barbara, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Herniated Disk doctor near santa barbara, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disk doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Herniated Disk doctor near santa barbara, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Herniated Disk doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Herniated Disk doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Herniated Disk doctors near santa barbara, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Herniated Disk doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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