5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Cristina Harnsberger is a surgeon with 16 years of experience specializing in complex surgical care. They earned their medical degree from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine and completed their residency training at UCSD Medical Center. This extensive educational foundation has prepared them to handle challenging surgical cases with precision and expertise.
Dr. Harnsberger practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Children's Medical Center, with their primary location in Santa Barbara, California. They focus on treating patients with colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and rectal cancer. Their surgical expertise includes coordinating comprehensive diagnostic care, including blood work and CT scans to ensure thorough patient evaluation. Patients consistently rate Dr. Harnsberger highly, with an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Harnsberger practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Children's Medical Center, with their primary location in Santa Barbara, California. They focus on treating patients with colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and rectal cancer. Their surgical expertise includes coordinating comprehensive diagnostic care, including blood work and CT scans to ensure thorough patient evaluation. Patients consistently rate Dr. Harnsberger highly, with an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- Ucsd Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews
Office Location
Pueblo Care Complex
317 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105 Tel: (805) 898-3140
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
Compare with Similar Doctors
 |  |  | |
| Dr Cristina R. Harnsberger, MD | Dr. Nirav Naik, MD | Dr. Mohamed A Moharram | Dr. Robert Garzon Dionisio |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 61 Years of Experience | 7 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 , CA | Bakersfield , CA | Santa Barbara , CA | Santa Barbara , CA |
| Med School: University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Cristina R. Harnsberger
Medical Specialties
Dr Cristina R. Harnsberger has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr Cristina R. Harnsberger 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
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine in 2011 and University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr Harnsberger's NPI number is 1497054126.
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr Cristina Harnsberger accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr Cristina Harnsberger accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr Cristina Harnsberger's office located?
- Dr Cristina Harnsberger's office is located at 317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.
- Is Dr Cristina Harnsberger accepting new patients?
- Dr Cristina Harnsberger is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr Cristina Harnsberger's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- Does Dr Cristina Harnsberger accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr Cristina Harnsberger has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr Cristina Harnsberger affiliated with?
- Dr Cristina Harnsberger is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Childrens Medical Center.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.
