Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Dr. Christian Powell

Rheumatology
Sutter Health
Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic
215 Pesetas Lane, 
Santa Barbara, CA 
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Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Sutter Health
Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic
215 Pesetas Lane, 
Santa Barbara, CA 
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Overview

Christian Powell is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Graduate Institution
University College Dublin School Of Medicine
Residency
Providence Portland Medical Center
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Fellowships
UC Davis Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic
215 Pesetas Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Call: 805-681-7500

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Current concepts on the pathogenesis and natural history of steroid-induced osteonecrosis.
Current concepts on the pathogenesis and natural history of steroid-induced osteonecrosis.
Journal: Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology
Published: December 17, 2010
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      • Ankylosing Spondylitis
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