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Through his own athletic participation, experienced sports medicine specialist Christopher Proctor, MD, understands that his patients want to get back to their normal activities as quickly as possible. At Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California, Dr. Proctor is committed to keeping his patients fully informed to help make their healing process smoother. For him, high-quality care begins by taking the time to listen carefully so that he can be sensitive to his patients’ individual needs. Then he can provide the best recommendations and treatment to promote the most rapid and complete healing possible.
Dr. Proctor graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, yet it wasn’t until he was introduced to orthopaedics at Columbia University that he found his true passion. After that, his own interest in athletics led him to become a Sports Medicine specialist. He completed his orthopedic residency at New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
He was later selected as the prestigious Frank E. Stinchfield Fellow in Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University and also conducted postdoctoral research in biomechanics. He furthered his training with an advanced sports medicine fellowship with the renowned Southern California Center for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Proctor is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, California Orthopaedic Association, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America, which named him as a Distinguished Arthroscopy Leader.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Proctor is currently the team physician for the Santa Barbara Foresters Baseball team of the California Collegiate League and for Santa Ynez High School, and a consulting physician for the US Ski Team and UCSB Team. He was previously the stadium physician for the New York Yankees and Madison Square Garden, and for the Santa Barbara Breakers professional basketball team.
Dr. Proctor has also published numerous articles and book chapters on sports medicine, in addition to conducting and presenting his extensive research findings across the United States and Europe. Additionally, he has developed and patented devices that prevent and rehabilitate sports injuries. Dr. Proctor previously served as an editorial reviewer for leading orthopaedic journals and is currently investigating novel techniques for repairing shoulders and knees.
A native of Southern California, Dr. Proctor has been part of the Santa Barbara community for over 25 years. His greatest satisfaction in life is being a father and husband. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, and stand up paddling.
Dr. Stuart Hutchinson has served the Santa Barbara community as a spine specialist and surgeon since 1980. He practices at Alta Orthopaedics, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. His grandfather was a doctor and his father was a prominent general surgeon in Seattle. As a child, it was clear to him that he wanted to follow the same path in the medical field.
Watching how his father treated people and how much his patients loved him, taught Dr. Hutchinson the importance of connecting with patients on a very human level. He believes that part of the art of medicine is to treat them with care and compassion, and to be sensitive to their needs. That means he takes time to listen carefully to his patients’ concerns and to discern whether issues in other areas — not always physical — are affecting the patient’s overall well-being and ability to heal.
During his 5 years of medical training in South Africa he learned that, given time, patients can often heal without surgery. Some situations require immediate surgery. It’s important to recognize those. But he favors a less invasive approach that steers away from the current trend of offering surgery as the first treatment option.
In 1985 Dr. Hutchinson teamed up with Dr. William Dunbar, to establish the first local center for orthopaedic surgeons who wanted to specialize in more focused areas, such as spine surgery or foot and ankle surgery. Their center grew into what is today Alta Orthopaedics.
Dr. Hutchinson draws inspiration and energy from nature and being outdoors. He likes to play golf and hike the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains. He has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Whitney, and Mount Rainer, and has snow skied in Utah and Colorado. Dr. Hutchinson’s family is close by in Southern California and Arizona.
VOLUNTEERING Dr. Hutchinson has a deep personal connection to the world of volunteering. His father founded the non-profit Fred Hutchinson Research Cancer Center in Seattle, after his uncle, a Big League pitcher, died of lung cancer at age 45. Today it is renowned as one of the best cancer centers in the country and the best place in the world for bone marrow transplants. It has produced three Nobel prize winners over the last 20 years. Dr. Hutchinson serves on their Board of Ambassadors and MCs their annual fundraiser in Palm Springs.
SPECIALTY WITHIN SPINE SURGERY: KYPHOPLASTY Dr. Hutchinson was the first surgeon in the Tri-Counties to perform kyphoplasty to treat compression fractures of the spine. Today he is the only surgeon in Santa Barbara who uses this procedure. Pain goes away immediately and patients get great results. They can return to daily activities much more rapidly than with more invasive methods of treatment.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Participating physician in the Summer Olympics 1984
Co-founder of Orthopaedic Specialists, Santa Barbara, which later became Alta Orthopaedics
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Arizona.
Completed his medical training at the prestigious Stellenbosch University in South Africa where he spent 5 years
Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, September 1982
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 1985
Active member of the North American Spine Society since 1985
Member of the South Africa Orthopedic Association since 1990
Brooke graduated from the University of Southern California in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies. She then graduated from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Physician Assistant Program with a Master’s Degree in 2007. She relocated to Santa Barbara and has been working at Alta Orthopaedics since 2008.
Becky graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005. She worked for the City of Santa Barbara and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital as a certified EMT prior to graduate school. She has been practicing orthopaedics in Santa Barbara since completing her Master’s Degree at the University of Florida in 2010.
Eli Kupperman, MD, is a fellowship-trained sports and regenerative medicine specialist at Alta Orthopaedics in Solvang, and Santa Barbara, California. He treats musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury, overuse, and arthritis. He specializes in shoulder replacements as well as arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgical techniques, which reduce post-operative recovery time and allow patients an earlier return to work and play.
Dr. Kupperman is proud to have grown up in Santa Barbara, where he attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and San Marcos High School. He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics and rowed for the crew team. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Following residency, Dr. Kupperman completed his specialty fellowship in sports medicine under the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, at the Andrews Institute, where he was awarded the prestigious Herodicus Society North American Travelling Fellowship. This fellowship provided him with extensive and immersive training in operative and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in professional and collegiate athletes.
He is currently the head team physician for Santa Ynez High School and is one of the team physicians for the Santa Barbara Foresters baseball team and UCSB. Dr. Kupperman stays active by distance running, including completing many marathons. He and his wife, Stephanie, and their young daughter, Audrey, love spending time with their extended family, enjoying the outdoors, and sampling the wonderful variety of activities and food Santa Barbara has to offer.
Christopher Birch, MD, is a hip and knee replacement specialist and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with the team at Alta Orthopaedics, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Birch offers not only a unique world experience but also particular medical expertise as the first fellowship-educated knee and hip arthroplasty specialist to join the Santa Barbara private medical community in well over a decade.
A Santa Barbara-native and third-generation physician, Dr. Birch completed his bachelor’s degree in international studies and chemistry at Boston College. He then spent eight months studying socio-economic aspects of public health and infectious disease in East Africa, which inspired him to pursue medicine. Afterward, he earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego, where he was a Health Equity Scholar.
Dr. Birch went on to complete his general surgery internship and orthopaedic residency at the University of Vermont. While there, he served on the residency selection committee for two years and the graduate medical education quality council for four. Adding a final flourish to his academic credentials, Dr. Birch joins the Alta Orthopaedics team from one of the most sought-after total joint and lower extremity reconstruction fellowships in the country at Indiana University.
Certified physician assistant Anne Peanasky, PA-C, is dedicated to helping patients in Santa Barbara, Oxnard, and Solvang, California, return to a healthy, active life through orthopaedic care. She practices from the convenient office locations of Alta Orthopaedics.
Anne graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry. During her time there, she swam on the UCSB Division 1 swim team. She worked as an EMT before attending graduate school.
She went on to complete her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2018. After earning her master's, Anne returned to Santa Barbara. She's proud to be able to provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to the community.
As a former collegiate athlete, Anne has a unique perspective on orthopaedic care and understands the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle. She takes the time to listen to her patients' goals and works collaboratively to help them achieve an improved quality of life.
When she's not caring for patients at Alta Orthopaedics, Anne enjoys spending her time surfing, cooking, cycling, swimming, and running.
“She was very sweet nice and she really knew what she was doing. I really do appreciate Her and her experience of knowing what to do I would recommend her to anybody that needs help. Thank you and have a blessed day.”
Anne Peanasky, PA-C
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Asher Kupperman, MD, is a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Kupperman was born at Cottage Hospital and raised in Santa Barbara. He attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and graduated valedictorian from San Marcos High School, where he captained the basketball team. As the son of two doctors, it was always his dream to return to Santa Barbara as a physician so that he could care for the community that raised and cared for him.
He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Kupperman completed specialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell Medical School.
He has treated many professional athletes, including members of the New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets, the New Jersey Devils, a Wimbledon Tennis Champion, a US Open Golf Champion, and many world-renowned artists and musicians.
While living in Nashville, Dr. Kupperman fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He enjoys spending time with her and their young son, Lev, and is always on the lookout for a pick-up game of basketball.
Dr. James (Jimmy) Bailey is a nationally-recognized, board certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder surgeon who specializes in complex knee and shoulder pathology including anterior cruciate ligament injuries, multiligament knee injuries, cartilage restoration, complex meniscal pathology as well as shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder arthritis, and regenerative medicine utilizing PRP, bone marrow concentrates, and “stem cell” technology.
Dr. Bailey is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served 6 years as a U.S. Marine Corps officer. He then transferred to the U.S. Navy and attended the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) medical school in Bethesda, MD and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Naval Medical Center, San Diego where he was recognized as “Intern of the Year” and “Top Resident.” Dr. Bailey then completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at Duke University where he was an assistant team physician for multiple sports including the Duke men’s basketball and football teams.
Dr. Bailey returned to the Naval Medical Center as faculty specializing in Sports Medicine and Shoulder surgery, holding multiple leadership positions including Chief of Orthopedic Sports and Shoulder Surgery. During his military career, Dr. Bailey had two Afghanistan combat deployments, serving at the Kandahar Role 3 Trauma Hospital. Dr. Bailey is retiring from the military after 25 years of service as a highly-decorated surgeon, leader, and educator.
Dr. Bailey currently holds leadership positions in multiple orthopedic organizations. He is an active researcher and serves as a reviewer for multiple peer reviewed publications. He has published numerous peer reviewed scientific articles and book chapters in the field of orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine while serving as faculty for many orthopedic courses and conferences.
Dr. Bailey is married to Mary Kate (also a Naval Academy graduate and prior US Marine Officer), and they have five amazing children.
Dr. Gallivan is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. Since opening his practice in 1992, he has focused on sports medicine and joint replacement surgery. He developed a keen interest in orthopedics and sports medicine after a season ending football injury in high school. This interest led him to study at some of the most prestigious training programs available in orthopedics.
Born in Arrington, England, Dr. Gallivan is a fourth-generation surgeon. He earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. In 1987, he completed a General Surgery internship at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He completed his orthopedic training in Philadelphia as the Chief Resident of the Total Joint Service at the Rothman Institute. Training with Dr. Richard Rothman and Dr. Robert Booth, two renowned orthopedic surgeons and implant developers, sparked Dr. Gallivan’s passion for technology fostering his advanced approach to orthopedic surgery and treatment which continues today. In 1992, Dr. Gallivan completed an Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine fellowship at The Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders in Phoenix, Az.
Dr. Gallivan returned to Santa Barbara in 1992 and started his practice. He was the first surgeon on the West Coast to use Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) to perform hip resurfacing. He also utilizes robotic navigation for the minimally invasive total hip and knee replacement surgeries he performs. With a comprehensive approach, he has developed a Rapid Recovery program for total joints. This protocol has enabled the vast majority of his patients to leave the hospital on the same day as their surgery.
Dr. Gallivan strictly adheres to the principles of focused patient care, wellbeing, and comfort. From the first to final visit, Dr. Gallivan strives to ensure that the patient’s experience is positive and successful.
Happily married, Dr. Gallivan considers family a high priority. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Karen, an R.N., and their six children. His many interests include rugby, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, martial arts, horseback riding, guitar and ukulele, and travel.
Education
Undergraduate: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Medical Education: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
General Surgery Internship: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Total Joint Services: Pennsylvania Hospital; Rothman Institute – Chief Resident Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Orthopedics: Alfred I. duPont Institute, Wilmington, DE
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Fellowship: Institute for Bone and Joint Disorder, Phoenix, AZ
Past & Present Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Board of Counselors 2001–2004)
California Orthopaedic Association (Board of Directors 1994–2004)
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table, Board of Directors
Arthritis Foundation Regional Board of Directors
Santa Barbara Medical Society
California Medical Association
Sport/Team Affiliations
Professional
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Consultant Since 1992
ASP Pro Surf Tour USA, Brazil, Portugal, France, Tahiti
NBA LA Clippers Training Camp Team Physician
Pro Cycling Tour de California
PRCA Pro Rodeo
PBR Pro Bull Riding
Santa Barbara Triathlon
USA Rugby – Olympic Training Camp
College/High School
UCSB Rugby Team Physician
ASU Assistant Team Physician 1992
Loyola Mary Mount Assistant Trainer 1978
Philadelphia Medical Rugby Football Club 1984-1990 – Team Physician
UCSB International Rugby Tournament 1992-2005 – Medical Director
Matthew Pifer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon serving patients in the community of Santa Barbara, California, and beyond. Dr. Pifer brings a wealth of training and experience to his practice and has earned a reputation for excellence in the region.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Pifer began his post-secondary education at Ashland University in Ohio. He studied chemistry and molecular and cellular biology under an NCAA football scholarship. Dr. Pifer started four years and is among the highest scorers in the school’s history.
Dr. Pifer went on to complete his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. During medical school, he also completed a Masters of Science in Applied Surgical Anatomy. Orthopedic surgical residency at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan, followed. Dr. Pifer completed fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, and focusing on the Shoulder at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego.
In an effort to add to his skill set, Dr. Pifer continues to seek out opportunities to learn about the latest advancements in medical technology. A great deal of energy goes into choosing the best available surgical tools and technology to deliver outstanding results.
His practice not only includes the use of cutting edge surgical treatments but also the use of biologics, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies to treat injuries and promote healing.
Dr. Pifer is passionate about personalized care. He takes the time to get to know the patients in his care and educates them on all available treatment options. This empowers patients to take control of their health journey.
Among Dr. Pifer’s professional achievements are numerous awards, including designation as a Rising Star in Super Doctors Magazine. He has also authored multiple scientific papers, book chapters, and articles focused on shoulder and sports injuries or other orthopedic subjects.
Dr. Pifer’s surgical expertise and innovative ideas have also led to collaborations with medical device companies to develop future surgical instruments and educate other Orthopaedic surgeons.
When not working with patients in his private practice, Dr. Pifer can be found enjoying time with his family outdoors. His interests include road and mountain biking, craft beer, golf, movies, and fitness.
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