The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Santa Barbara, CA

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Santa Barbara, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Santa Barbara, CA. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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73 providers found
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    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 in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Gallivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Jervis Yau M D Inc.

    2936 De La Vina St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Graham Hurvitz is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hurvitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hartzman is a Radiologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hartzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Zmolek is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Zmolek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

    5333 Hollister Ave, Suite 150, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Emmerson is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Emmerson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

    915 N. Milpas St., 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Septic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliot Deyoung is a Radiologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Deyoung has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Venous Insufficiency, Pleurisy, Tenosynovitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

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

    Christopher Birch is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Birch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

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

    Gary Bradley is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

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

    Christopher Proctor is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Proctor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Foot Drop.

    Angela Pap
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Pap is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Pap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Jeffrey Hadsall
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hadsall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hadsall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sotos Syndrome, Acromegaly, Gigantism, and Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Pueblo Radiology Group

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

    Jamil Muasher is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Muasher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Santa Barbara Orthopedic Associates Inc

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

    Anthony Romero is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Romero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Santa Barbara Orthopedic Associates Inc

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

    Eric Shepherd is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, and Hip Replacement.

    Bryce Holderness
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryce Holderness is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Holderness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Foothill Surgery Center At Sansum Clinic

    4151 Foothill Rd, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dunbar is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dunbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gainor is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Gainor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center - Building A

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Burgoyne is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Burgoyne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Cohen is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis 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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