Summary

Dr. Claudia Balderrama treats cholelithiasis, ventral hernia, and acute cholecystitis, and performs laparoscopy. She practices surgery in Santa Barbara, California, and earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine.

Overview based on verified provider data

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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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
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7 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
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 South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
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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

Dr. Claudia Mercedes Balderrama holds an expired medical license in the states of Maryland and California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2019.

NPI Number

Dr. Balderrama's NPI number is 1740845239.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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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