Summary

Dr. Karin Vanhoek is an internal medicine physician with 47 years of experience caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and has dedicated nearly five decades to providing comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Vanhoek speaks English and brings extensive knowledge to her practice.

Dr. Vanhoek is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, with practice locations in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California. She treats patients with back pain, including specialized care for back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. Her approach includes physical therapy and manual therapy techniques to help patients manage their conditions. Patients rate Dr. Vanhoek 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karin Vanhoek has 2 locations

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Bambara
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Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karin Vanhoek

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareSource
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karin Vanhoek has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Geisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated in 1979

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Which hospitals is Dr. Karin Vanhoek affiliated with?
Dr. Karin Vanhoek is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Karin Vanhoek speak?
Dr. Karin Vanhoek speaks English.

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