Summary

Dr. James Zmolek is an orthopedic surgeon with 42 years of experience treating patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. They earned their medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed residency training at LAC USC Medical Center. Dr. Zmolek speaks English and brings more than four decades of surgical expertise to their practice.

Dr. Zmolek practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, with offices located in Santa Barbara, California. They specialize in treating joint pain and osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis that affects mobility and quality of life. Their treatment approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients regain function and reduce pain. Patients have given Dr. Zmolek an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 42 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Foothill Care Complex

4151 Foothill Rd Bldg ASanta Barbara, CA 93110
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 James C. Zmolek, MDDr. Michael Klassen, MDDr. Irwin Everett Harris, MDDr. Donald Eugene Webb, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.9 
42 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CAMonterey , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr James C. Zmolek

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CenCal Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr James C. Zmolek has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr James C. Zmolek has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr James Zmolek speak?
Dr James Zmolek speaks English.
Is Dr James Zmolek accepting new patients?
Dr James Zmolek is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr James Zmolek's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr James Zmolek accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr James Zmolek accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr James Zmolek accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr James Zmolek has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr James Zmolek affiliated with?
Dr James Zmolek is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

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