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Always great to see Dr. Birch. He’s friendly and takes time with you. He replaced my knee, now it will be my hip. I’ve had temporary relief with jell injections. Come the time for my replacement, I know Dr Birch will do a great jShow moreob.
Though the office was running late I had all the time I needed for my check up. I was assured that the hip is perfectly in place despite a couple of falls . Everyone in the office is professional and caring.
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.
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
511 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Alta Orthopaedics
2027 Village Lane
Suite 101
Solvang, CA, 93463
Alta Orthopaedics
210 Palisade Drive
Suite 201
Santa Maria, CA, 93454
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NPI Number
1083989164
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Exhalent care
Always great to see Dr. Birch. He’s friendly and takes time with you. He replaced my knee, now it will be my hip. I’ve had temporary relief with jell injections. Come the time for my replacement, I know Dr Birch will do a great job.
Long wait time as I came in 30 minutes early for an xray Never received xray as your tech was too busy Need to go to a concierge service Exclusivity in your practice ok
Answered all my questions and was very professional I highly recommend Christopher Birch
Great Doctor. Great surgeon
He was very nice and informative.
It went well
Though the office was running late I had all the time I needed for my check up. I was assured that the hip is perfectly in place despite a couple of falls . Everyone in the office is professional and caring.
Near final visit on a great surgery.
Dr Birch is the best hip surgeon, very professional
Dr Birch is always thorough and informative with my care
All good
Excelente cirujano y todo su equipo incluyendo todo el personal en general muy atentos , respetuosos, conscientes de dar apoyo al paciente según nuestras necesidades , siguiendo todo desde el inicio al final *100%recomendado *
Great. He sits down and talks to you
Positive
I really liked Dr. Birch, and he made me feel very positive about my upcoming hip replacement surgery!
Dr. Birch performed a total knee replacement for me. He was thorough, kind, and efficient. His office team was extraordinary. They managed all the details of my operation smoothly from pre-op testing to inpatient scheduling to arranging follow up PT and prescriptions.
I most warmly recommend Dr Birch and his wonderful team -- without any hesitation!
Perfect
Dr Birch is a God send, he is very detailed and easy to talk to!! I knew from the minute I met him that I had total trust in him. The entire Alta office runs like a well oiled machine all very nice.
Very professional and very thorough
Very pleased with my first visit with Dr. Birch. Answered all my questions and gave me options. Very good bedside manner.
Dr. Birch was extremely attentive to me as his patient. He explained things very clearly and helped me understand my options regarding my situation.
Excellent
Very thorough
Great experience
First of all, the front desk folks are absolutely the Best!! Actually listen and care! So nice!! I didn't wait long at all! Dr Bitch is like an old friend, listens and cares! Wants the best for YOU!! So glad I found him and his office!
Dr Birch is the best! He addresses all your concerns and gives you hope. His staff is very friendly and efficient
I had surgery on my knee 7 wks. ago. I’m walking over 2 miles every day! No pain! The therapy has really helped. I measured 124 degrees yesterday!
Dr. Birch was great with me! He Took the time to listen and address my questions and concerns. Would definitely recommend Dr. Birch and the clinic two friends and family!!
