Orthopedic Surgeon
510 Castillo Street
Suite 203
Santa Barbara, CA
93101
Top reviews
Great to have time to tell how you feel and what’s bothering you !! Then listen to the Doctor tell you What they want to do to help you ! She explained every thing they will Do to help what tests need to do. Then when all answerShow more are in we will Talk again about what needs to be Done … Thank you Cathy
I am Very happy with care received. I felt well cared for by all staff. Dr. Wickman listened, answered all my questions and concerns. Looking forward to further testing, follow up and treatment plan.
Amy Wickman, MD, is an experienced spine specialist with the team at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. In the midst of the complexity of spine surgery, Dr. Wickman puts patients and their families in the foreground. Having dealt with sick family members as well as with her own orthopaedic issues, she knows how important it is for patients to feel validated, to feel that they are heard, and for the doctor to be able to see the situation from the patient’s perspective.
Dr. Wickman became a doctor because she wanted to help people have better health. She completed her undergraduate degree in urban planning at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, before graduating with her medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago. It was there that she developed her love of spine surgery during her five-year residency, training at a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hines VA, and the Shriners Hospital for Children. She dealt with everything from traumatic spine and spinal cord injuries to treating children with scoliosis and adults with degenerative conditions such as herniated discs.
Her education and training in orthopaedic surgery allows her to see issues from a broader perspective, to look at the whole person and identify problems that may not be as obvious as they appear on an MRI. At the same time, she avoids surgery when there are other equally effective solutions.
When it comes to the spine, there may be more than one way to handle a problem. Options may depend on goals and lifestyles as well as medical issues. Dr. Wickman takes time to make sure her patients are aware of all those aspects so that each individual finds the best solution for the circumstances. When possible, she includes family members in decisions about surgery and hospital care. In addition to her busy practice at Alta Orthopaedics, Dr. Wickman is an on-call surgeon for the Emergency Room.
Dr. Wickman is a self-described “city girl” born and raised in Chicago. Now she loves the year-round healthy Santa Barbara lifestyle and understands how important it is for her patients to get back to the activities they enjoy. In college, she was captain of her rowing team. Today, she remains active by running and hiking. In addition to spending time outdoors, Dr. Wickman’s great joy in life is her family – her husband and two children.
ACL
Elbow Tendon Pathology
Fractures
Meniscus Tears
Rotator Cuff Disease and Calcific Tendonitis
Shoulder Dislocation & Instability
Shoulder Replacement
Tommy John Surgery
Locations (3)
Alta Orthopaedics
510 Castillo Street
Suite 203
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Alta Orthopaedics
210 Palisade Drive
Suite 201
Santa Maria, CA, 93454
Alta Orthopaedics
2027 Village Lane
Suite 101
Solvang, CA, 93463
More About Amy Wickman, MD
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NPI Number
1659532505
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Great to have time to tell how you feel and what’s bothering you !! Then listen to the Doctor tell you What they want to do to help you ! She explained every thing they will Do to help what tests need to do. Then when all answer are in we will Talk again about what needs to be Done … Thank you Cathy
I am Very happy with care received. I felt well cared for by all staff. Dr. Wickman listened, answered all my questions and concerns. Looking forward to further testing, follow up and treatment plan.
Great first visit with Dr Wickman . Her office was timely and she really took her time to hear my concerns and make a plan moving forward . Highly recommend
Nothing but experience and professional on staff at Alta orthopedics I would recommend them and keeping them in my Rolodex if I need them in the future
Professional and courteous highly recommend.
Dr Amy Wickman is both a great surgeon and communicator.
Warm friendly and very efficient. I could not ask for a better care.
Very professional
She was wonderful. She took the time to give me options and her procedure was painless.
Saw Jenna for a reoccurring shoulder issue,..so glad to get a shot in the arm. If surgery is required I'm confident I'm in good hands with the whole team.
Great experience. I saw the PA and her name was Julia. She is very efficient and explain things really well. She listened to my concerns answered all my questions.
I always feel very taken care of when I’m with Dr. Wickman, Julia and all the staff.
Excellent service a very pleasant young lady to administer the shot which was painless
Jenna was gentle, friendly and professional as well as thorough in explaining the procedure.
Excellent. Very personable and professional!
The staff and Jenna were on time, gentle and efficient. My knee feels no pain today which means to me that she found the right spot. Marsha Marcoe
Dr was very informative
Everyone is very polite and professional.
Very satisfied.
Very kind and knowledgeable. She was taking her time explaining her recommendations to me.
Great staff, excellent Doctor
The office staff was very welcoming. Both the doctor and PA were kind and extremely helpful. Highly recommend Alta!!
Everyone was very professional and friendly. Dr. Wickman was very pleasant and direct in her manner. She listened to me and was focused on me as her patient.
Felt I was listen to.
Amy Wickman is an excellent surgeon I highly recommend her
I can’t imagine trusting my spine to anyone else; Dr Wickman is a brilliant surgeon and spine specialist.
I have the utmost confidence in Dr Wickman.
A pleasant and time-efficient visit.
Outstanding medical practice. Professional and courteous staff in a convenient location. Dr, Wickman is a standout in her profession and speciality. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Wickman and Alta Orthopedic.
Everyone was very nice and helpful during my visit. My appointment was on time. Dr wickman was very pleasant and a very good listener. I walked away feeling I was in good hands.
