Dr. Stuart Rigdon Hutchinson, MD

Dr. Stuart Hutchinson specializes in orthopedic surgery with a particular focus on orthopedic spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at the University of Washington Medical Center. With 57 years of experience in the field, Dr. Hutchinson brings extensive knowledge to treating spine-related conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hutchinson practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Santa Barbara, Solvang, and Oxnard. His hospital affiliations include Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, Saint Johns Regional Medical Center, and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He treats conditions such as back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.