Overview
Matthew Pifer is a Sports Medicine provider in Santa Barbara, California. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5333 Hollister Ave, Suite 150, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew Pifer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Pifer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Pifer by calling their office at 805-967-9311. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew Pifer a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew Pifer is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Matthew Pifer specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew Pifer is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Matthew Pifer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Pifer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew Pifer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew Pifer accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew Pifer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-967-9311 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
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Pifer isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Pifer isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Pifer isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Pifer isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.