Summary

Alan P. Moelleken, MD at The Spine Center At the Spine Center, Dr. Moelleken and his team of practitioners, including physical therapists, pain psychologists, physiatrists and board certified pain management physicians, address patients needs on an individual basis using a multi-disciplinary approach for surgical and non-surgical treatment of the spine. The Spine Center Team strongly believes in approaching neck and back problems from a conservative (non-surgical) treatment perspective prior to recommending surgery. We have found that a conservative approach utilizing a variety of modalities, ranging from physical therapy to spinal injections can be extremely effective in managing many patients neck and back related symptoms. However, if surgery is required, we offer the latest techniques, including minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Moelleken is one of the few spine specialists on the central coast. He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and subsequently completed an orthopedic surgical residency at UCLA. In addition, Dr. Moelleken completed a dedicated spine fellowship at New York University which included both orthopedic and neurosurgery. He has taught neuron and orthopedic surgery at Bellevue Hospital Medical Center in the New York and the New York University Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Moelleken has made a significant contribution to the medical community through his medical journal publications and his chairmanship of the Tri-County Spine Conference during the past nine years. Memberships American Medical Association California Medical Association American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons North American Spine Society To learn more about Dr. Moelleken and his practice or to schedule an appointment please call 805-563-3307 or go to www.thespinecarecenter.com
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 39 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York University (NYU) Spine Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery & Neurosurgery
  • 60 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Alan Patrick Moelleken has 4 locations

The Spine And Orthopedic Center

401 E Carrillo St Ste BSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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

The Spine And Orthopedic Center

326 W Main St Ste 120Santa Maria, CA 93458
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

The Spine And Orthopedic Center

640 S B StOxnard, CA 93030
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

The Spine And Orthopedic Center

2725 16th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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 Patrick Moelleken, MDDr. Ernest Burton Miller, MDDr. Michael Flynn Maguire, MDDr. Steven Wayne Pearson, MD
Orthopedic Spine SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
1.4 
3.9 
39 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CAVisalia , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Patrick Moelleken

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Patrick Moelleken has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Patrick Moelleken has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Infection
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at New York University (NYU) Spine Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery & Neurosurgery in 1994.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Moelleken's NPI number is 1649292673.

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