Sansum Clinic
215 Pesetas Ln, 
Santa Barbara, CA 

Overview

David Lapatka is a Plastic Surgeon in Santa Barbara, California. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Infant Hearing Loss, and Parathyroid Adenoma.

Specialties

Otolaryngology
Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Sansum Clinic
215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Other Locations
Office
2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 411, Waterloo, IA 50702
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Lapatka

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Lapatka?

You can book an appointment with Dr. David Lapatka by calling their office at 805-681-7500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David Lapatka a top-rated expert for Parathyroid Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Lapatka is classified as an Experienced expert for Parathyroid Cancer, 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. David Lapatka specialize in?

While Dr. David Lapatka is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Parathyroid Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Infant Hearing Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. David Lapatka accept my insurance?

Dr. David Lapatka accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-681-7500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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