Summary

Dr. Alan Hersh specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. With nearly five decades of medical practice, Dr. Hersh brings extensive experience to patient care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Hersh is affiliated with Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital and practices at locations in Santa Barbara and Solvang, California. His expertise includes treating depression across different age groups, from children and teenagers to adults experiencing antepartum depression. He provides counseling services and utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 49 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Alan Richard Hersh has 2 locations

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

Sansum Clinic

2027 Village Ln Ste 102Solvang, CA 93463
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Alan Richard Hersh, MDJennifer Recker, APRN, FNP-BCDr. David Byron, MDYves Chery, CT, ASCP, APRN, BSN, MSN
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
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3.3 
49 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CAChicago , ILTuscon , AZSUWANEE , GA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Richard Hersh

  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Richard Hersh has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Richard Hersh has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1977

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Which hospitals is Dr. Alan Hersh affiliated with?
Dr. Alan Hersh is affiliated with Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.
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