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Dr. Christopher Birch, MD

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Dr. Christopher Birch, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Santa Barbara, CA
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Dr. Christopher Birch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. Christopher Birch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Birch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Center for Specialized Surgery of Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Birch has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Hip Tendinitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Birch received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Birch's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Birch is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Back Pain
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Tibial Fracture
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Hip Replacement Revision
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.
    511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 963-9377
  2. 2 Office
    2027 Village Ln, Solvang, CA 93463
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 688-8821

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Jul 26, 2023
He's personable, straightforward, has a good sense of humor and is very down to earth. On top of that, he is an excellent doctor who knows what he's doing. I recommend him highly.
— Jul 26, 2023
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Birch frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Hip Tendinitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Birch, MD is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Center for Specialized Surgery of Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Birch, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Center for Specialized Surgery of Santa Barbara

    2927 De la Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang, CA