Overview
Brian Kistler is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Kistler is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kistler is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
206 S Stratford Ave, Ste A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian J. Kistler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian J. Kistler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian J. Kistler by calling their office at 805-739-3805. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian J. Kistler a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian J. Kistler is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian J. Kistler specialize in?
While Dr. Brian J. Kistler is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Infectious Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Brian J. Kistler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian J. Kistler has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Brian J. Kistler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian J. Kistler accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian J. Kistler accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-739-3805 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Kistler isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Kistler isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Kistler isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Kistler isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.