Summary

Dr. Christopher Birch treats osteoarthritis and hypertension and performs knee surgery. He practices orthopedic surgery and has 14 years of experience. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Saint Johns Regional Medical Center, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Birch earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and sees patients in Santa Barbara and Solvang, California, as well as Oxnard, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 14 years of experience
  • University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Christopher Erik Birch has 7 locations

Alta Orthopaedics

511 Bath StSanta 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

Alta Orthopaedics

2027 Village Ln Ste 101Solvang, 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

De La Vina Surgicenter

2323 De la Vina St Ste 102Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

Alta Orthopaedics

1701 Solar Dr Ste 190Oxnard, CA 93030
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Christopher Erik Birch, MDDr. Michael Klassen, MDDr. Matthew Alan Pifer, MDDr. Stuart Rigdon Hutchinson, MD
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14 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks German, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Barbara , CAMonterey , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Stellenbosch Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Erik Birch

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Erik Birch has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Erik Birch has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Dr. Christopher Erik Birch holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 2012.

NPI Number

Dr. Birch's NPI number is 1083989164.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Birch affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Birch is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Saint Johns Regional Medical Center, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

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