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Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD
4.2 (93 Ratings)

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Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 63
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Moelleken graduated from University Penn. Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Moelleken currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Moelleken has experience treating conditions like Upper Back Pain, Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Moelleken received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 93 times. Dr. Moelleken's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Moelleken also speaks German and Spanish. Dr. Moelleken is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chronic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hand Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Whiplash
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Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (ALIF)
Arthrocentesis
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • CenCal Health
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Carrillo Surgery Center Inc
    401 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 563-3307
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    326 W Main St Ste 120, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 925-9997
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Office
    2725 16th St Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 864-1150
  4. 4 Office
    640 S B St Ste 250, Oxnard, CA 93030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 485-7042

Patient Satisfaction

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4.2
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Jun 26, 2024
Dr. Moelleken did an excellent job on my neck surgery. I am very grateful he took me on as a patient and that my neck continues to improve every day with improved movement and diminished pain. I am thankful he is the one who will be in charge of my spinal health from now on.
Hannah Irwin — Jun 26, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Interventional Spine Medicine
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Penn
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of California Los Angeles
    1989
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Downtown Hospital
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Moelleken's profile.

Dr. Moelleken frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Back Pain, Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA