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Dr. Stuart Rigdon Hutchinson, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience
Alta Orthopaedics 511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-9377

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

After receiving his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Arizona, Dr. Hutchinson traveled to South Africas prestigious Stellenbosch University where he completed his medical training. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Hutchinson began his practice in Santa Barbara in 1980 with Leonard B. Burgess, M.D. In 1985 Dr. Hutchinson and Dr. William Dunbar founded Orthopaedic Specialists of Santa Barbara, now Alta Orthopaedics. Since that time, Dr. Hutchinson has focused his interests on treating disorders of the spine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and an active member of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Hutchinson is committed to providing the highest quality of care with compassion and sensitivity to the individual needs of each patient. He strongly believes in a conservative approach for the treatment of problems involving the spine. Dr. Hutchinson was the first surgeon in the tri-county region to perform kyphoplasty which is used to treat compression fractures of the spine. Kyphoplasty is designed to provide rapid back pain relief, help straighten the spine and allow patients to quickly return to their daily activities. For more information, please click on the kyphoplasty link below.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Washington Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Stellenbosch Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences - 1974

University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - 1969

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Alta Orthopaedics
511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Spinal Stenosis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Sciatica
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains

Procedures Performed

Physical Therapy
Spinal Cord Surgery
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Occupational Therapy Evaluation

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicaid
Medicare
Alignment Health Plan
Travelers
Aetna
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Allegiance Life and Health
Liberty Mutual
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
Tricare
Cigna
CenCal Health

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99