The 20 Best Hip Replacement Doctors near Santa Barbara, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Hip Replacement near Santa Barbara, CA. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Infectious Disease

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hosea is an Infectious Disease provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hosea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Infective Endocarditis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Advanced in Hip Replacement

    Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.

    511 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Birch is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Birch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    836 Anacapa St Unit 20058, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelina Dukesherer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dukesherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Cancer, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Diener is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Diener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Litten is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Litten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Rheumatology

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Bookspan is a Rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bookspan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Santa Barbara Orthopedic Associates Inc

    2324 Bath St, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Shepherd is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

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

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

    William Gallivan is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Gallivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Jervis Yau M D Inc.

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

    Jervis Yau is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Yau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1478 E Valley Rd, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Babji Mesipam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Mesipam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Foothill Surgery Center At Sansum Clinic

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

    William Dunbar is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Dunbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center - Building A

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Burgoyne is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Burgoyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gainor is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Gainor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Sansum Clinic Foothill Medical & Surgical Center Orthopedics

    4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Zmolek is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Zmolek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

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

    Daniel Craviotto is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Craviotto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

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

    Steven Hollstien is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hollstien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

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

    Bryan Emmerson is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Emmerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine

    Orthopedic Surgical Practice

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

    Matthew Pifer is a Sports Medicine provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Pifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Paul S Aijian MD William C Koonce MD

    219 Nogales Ave Ste B, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Koonce is an Internal Medicine provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Geriatrics

    Montecito Geriatric Medical Group Inc

    219 Nogales Ave Ste D, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Fearer is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Fearer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Infectious Arthritis, Stroke, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hip Replacement?

    Hip joint replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with a man-made joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.

    When should I see a Hip Replacement doctor near Santa Barbara, 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 a Hip Replacement doctor near Santa Barbara, 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 Hip Replacement doctors near Santa Barbara, 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 Hip Replacement doctors near Santa Barbara, 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 a Hip Replacement doctor near Santa Barbara, 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 Hip Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hip Replacement 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 a Hip Replacement doctor near Santa Barbara, 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 Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hip Replacement 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 a Hip Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hip Replacement 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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