Summary

Dr. Kathleen Kolstad is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, bones, and immune system. They earned their MD from UCLA School of Medicine and completed their internal medicine residency at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2016, followed by a rheumatology fellowship at Stanford in 2020. With 13 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Kolstad also holds a PhD degree. They provide care in English for patients throughout the region.

Dr. Kolstad practices at Stanford Hospital and sees patients at locations in Montecito and Santa Barbara, California. They focus on treating conditions such as osteoporosis, joint pain, and rheumatoid arthritis. Their expertise includes guiding patients through physical therapy programs and teaching the use of autoinjectors and insulin pens for medication management. Dr. Kolstad combines their extensive training in rheumatology with a comprehensive approach to help patients manage chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rheumatology Stanford University School of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Kathleen Durgin Kolstad has 2 locations

Montecito Primary & Specialty Care

1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 10BMontecito, CA 93108

Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care

111 E Victoria St # 2Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients
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13 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Russian, English Speaks English
Montecito , CASanta Barbara , CASimi Valley , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: MD UCLA School of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kathleen Durgin Kolstad

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Institute of Excellence
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Centers of Medical Excellence
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO*
  • Blue Shield 65 Plus
  • Blue Shield Exclusive PPO Network
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California\xa0*
  • Cigna
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Inc. dba California Foundation Medical Care (CFMC)
  • Interlink
  • Interplan (a HealthSmart product)
  • LifeTrac
  • MultiPlan
  • OptumHealth Transplant Centers of Excellence (formerly United Resource Network)
  • Oscar EPO - Circle Network
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • SCAN Health Plan - SCAN Classic II
  • Tricare
  • UFCM Health System
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage\xa0*
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • Vivity (offered by Anthem Blue Cross)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kathleen Durgin Kolstad has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kathleen Durgin Kolstad has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatologist

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Rheumatology Stanford University School of Medicine2020

Residency

Internal Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine2016

Medical School

MD UCLA School of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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Dr. Kathleen Kolstad speaks English.
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Dr. Kathleen Kolstad is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

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