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Dr. Eli Kuppermam is one of the best doctors I’ve ever met. His bedside manner is the best! He is professional his funny. He’s just a good well rounded person! I trust him with my health because he doesn’t push surgery! My husbandShow more goes to him now and he is as well pleased. Thank you very much.
Excellent orthopedic physician , who not only evaluated me as a person , not just another case but also gave me option and a plan to resolved my orthopedic problem. Very efficient and humanistic . Dr Hugo-A Gonzalez MD MBA MPH FAShow moreCP Board certified Internist .
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.
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
1972946432
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr K is always professional, personable and his expertise and guidance is appreciated
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Very knowledgeable and actually listens to his patients and very approachable
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Dr. Eli Kupperman is an excellent surgeon and person.
Quick appointment but it’s an hour drive from where I live
Dr. Eli Kuppermam is one of the best doctors I’ve ever met. His bedside manner is the best! He is professional his funny. He’s just a good well rounded person! I trust him with my health because he doesn’t push surgery! My husband goes to him now and he is as well pleased. Thank you very much.
Excellent orthopedic physician , who not only evaluated me as a person , not just another case but also gave me option and a plan to resolved my orthopedic problem. Very efficient and humanistic . Dr Hugo-A Gonzalez MD MBA MPH FACP Board certified Internist .
Dr. Kupperman was awesome! Great “bed side manner” Not a bit frosty in caring for my double frozen shoulders! Cheers, CAT
The doctor was great and totally understood my needs and very helpful
Everyone was very nice.The representatives too they made you understand
Eli is knowledgeable, affable with a good bedside manner, and I have complete faith in his ability to make my shoulder as good as new. I’m glad he’s my surgeon.
I received excellent care for my knees from Dr. Kupperman and his staff. I highly recommend him as your orthopedic doctor.
Easy to schedule. Warm and friendly staff and physician
Warm friendly and very efficient. I could not ask for a better care.
Dr. Kupperman is easy to talk to. He is very clear and answered my questions quickly and clearly. Good 'bedside manner '.
Very organized, prompt response and friendly
She was wonderful. She took the time to give me options and her procedure was painless.
Dr is great. Great staff.
Dr Eli Kupperman is a fantastic doctor he did my shoulder surgery I had suffered 8 months with pain and it was time to do something about it I had a tear i have recommend him to another friend that needs to have her shoulder looked at Thank you Dr Kupperman for helping me
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I have been a patient of Dr.Eli Kupperman..for 2 years now...I have never experienced a negative issue....Dr Kupperman..has been very professional and very high standards...I do recommend to everyone to come and see his practice on person...a high 5 for the staff too...very supportive..thank you
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.
I appreciate the careful and knowledgeable care
Wet funny and nice guy! I’ve already recommended him to a friend!
Excellent service a very pleasant young lady to administer the shot which was painless
Very prompt and kind treatment!
Jenna was gentle, friendly and professional as well as thorough in explaining the procedure.
He was effective in helping me troubleshoot my symptoms.
Excellent. Very personable and professional!
