Summary

Dr. Claudia Balderrama is a surgeon who graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. Her surgical expertise focuses on comprehensive patient care, with particular attention to complex medical conditions that may require surgical intervention.

Dr. Balderrama practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, where she provides care through both the main hospital and trauma services. She treats patients with obesity and weight-related health concerns, including pediatric obesity and prediabetes. Her surgical practice includes performing diagnostic blood work such as complete blood counts and alkaline phosphatase testing, as well as arterial blood gas analysis to assess patient respiratory and metabolic function.

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Quick Facts

  • 7 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Claudia Mercedes Balderrama has 2 locations

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Trauma Services

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Claudia Mercedes BalderramaNirav Naik, MDDr. Wesley Gordon Schooler, MDDr. Stephen Sean Kaminski, MD
SurgerySurgeryPlastic SurgeryTrauma Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
3.8 
7 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Barbara , CABAKERSFIELD , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Claudia Mercedes Balderrama

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareSource
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Golden Rule - HMO
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Keystone First - HMO
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Priority Partners
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Claudia Mercedes Balderrama has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Claudia Mercedes Balderrama has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

7 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2019

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Where is Dr. Claudia Balderrama's office located?
Dr. Claudia Balderrama's office is located at 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.

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