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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.
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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 locationsAlta Orthopaedics
511 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101 Tel: (805) 963-9377
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 Tel: (805) 688-8821
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 Tel: (805) 682-5065
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
Alta Orthopaedics
1701 Solar Dr Ste 190Oxnard, CA 93030Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Christopher Erik Birch, MD | Dr. Michael Klassen, MD | Dr. Matthew Alan Pifer, MD | Dr. Stuart Rigdon Hutchinson, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 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 , CA | Monterey , CA | Santa Barbara , CA | Santa 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 |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Erik Birch
Medical Specialties
Dr. Christopher Erik Birch has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Christopher Erik Birch has the following 3 areas of expertise
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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