Summary

Dr. Richard Huffard specializes in internal medicine and emergency medicine, bringing decades of expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. With 46 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Huffard has developed extensive knowledge in treating patients across both specialty areas. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Huffard practices at multiple locations throughout Santa Barbara, California, and is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and addressing back pain in children and teenagers. He also manages flank pain conditions that require specialized attention. Dr. Huffard incorporates physical therapy approaches, manual therapy techniques, and strength training programs into his treatment plans. Patients consistently rate their experience with him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Portuguese
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Lansing Huffard has 3 locations

The Medcenter

2954 State StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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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Speaks Spanish, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CASHERMAN OAKS , CADiamond Bar , CALyons , CO
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Lansing Huffard

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareSource
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Lansing Huffard has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Lansing Huffard has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Medical School

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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