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Dr. David Birken, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 60
Dr. David Birken, MD
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Dr. David Birken, MD is an Internist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. David Birken, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 60
Santa Barbara, CA
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33 years of experience
Dr. David Birken, MD is an Internist in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. Birken graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Ucla Medical Center.Dr. David Birken, MD is an Internist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Birken currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Birken has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Birken received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Birken's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Birken also speaks Spanish. Dr. Birken is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Shortness of Breath
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Sciatica
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Wheezing
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Pap Smear

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  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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  • United Healthcare
  • Large Group HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 255, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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4.3
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3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Aug 01, 2023
Dr. Birken has been my doctor for 27 years. He’s friendly, kind, and an expert on most things medical. He suspected I needed depression medicine way before my counselor did, and he has explored various weight lose options with me over the years until I found one that worked for me. He doesn’t give up on you.
Justina — Aug 01, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Los Angeles
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Birken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Birken's profile.

Dr. Birken frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Birken, MD is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Birken, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA