The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in goleta, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near goleta, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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71 providers found
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

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

    Bryan Emmerson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Emmerson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

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

    Steven Hollstien is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hollstien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

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

    Daniel Craviotto is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Craviotto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Zmolek is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Zmolek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Zmolek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

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

    Michael Bernstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Shingles, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Gainor is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Gainor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gainor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center - Building A

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Burgoyne is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Burgoyne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Burgoyne is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Cohen-Brown is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Cohen-Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Cohen-Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic

    215 Pesetas Lane, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.9 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 clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Foothill Surgery Center At Sansum Clinic

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

    William Dunbar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dunbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Jervis Yau M D Inc.

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

    Graham Hurvitz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hurvitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

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

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

    William Gallivan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Gallivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. 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 Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    TTC Orthopaedics A Professional Corporation

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 160, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Harrison is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    TTC Orthopaedics A Professional Corporation

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 160, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Pearson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metatarsalgia, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Daniel F Craviotto JR A Professional Medical Corp.

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 135, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Tacconelli is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Tacconelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Goleta Family Medicine

    122 South Patterson Avenue, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Phreaner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Phreaner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Legius Syndrome, RASopathies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Sclerosing Cholangitis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Goleta Neighborhood Clinic

    Goleta, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Goleta, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Barbara Internal Medicine Group A Medical Corp.

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 201, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Morf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Morf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, Vertigo, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5350 Hollister Ave Ste A3, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Aijian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Aijian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Barbar County Public Health Dept

    300 N San Antonio Rd, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josephine Preciado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Preciado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 goleta, 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 goleta, 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 goleta, 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 goleta, 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 goleta, 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 goleta, 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 goleta, 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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