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Dr. James Zmolek, MD

Orthopedics* Age 66
Dr. James Zmolek, MD
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Dr. James Zmolek, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. James Zmolek, MD

Orthopedics* Age 66
Santa Barbara, CA
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40 years of experience
Dr. James Zmolek, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. James Zmolek, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Dr. Zmolek has experience treating conditions like Baker’s Cyst among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zmolek received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Zmolek is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Baker’s Cyst
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Meniscectomy
Baker’s Cyst
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Meniscectomy
Baker’s Cyst
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Meniscectomy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic
    4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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4.5
Based on 28 Reviews
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Sep 03, 2021
Dr. Zmolek , Is very knowledgeable, caring and makes the visit very relaxing and he gives the patients options and lets them decide. His bed side matters are very refreshing and genuine I would highly recommend him If you have and shoulder problems
— Sep 03, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • USC-Los Angeles Co Hospital
    1985
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Zmolek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zmolek's profile.

Dr. James Zmolek, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Zmolek, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA