Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting Aetna in Santa Barbara, CA
4 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Santa Barbara, California accept Aetna. Profiles cover focus areas including Hand & Upper Extremity, Sports Medicine, and Spine Surgery. Common hospital affiliations include Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Michael Behrman, MD
Orthopaedics
Santa Barbara, CA30+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Matthew Pifer, MD
Orthopaedics
Santa Barbara, CA15+ years
Sports Medicine
Amy Wickman, MD
Orthopaedics
Santa Barbara, CA20+ years2+ pubs
Spine Surgery
Jervis Yau, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Santa Barbara, CA15+ years3+ pubs
Sports Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept Aetna?
Each profile on this page lists Aetna among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Aetna plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact Aetna plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes Aetna?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Hand & Upper Extremity, Sports Medicine, and Spine Surgery. Then verify the specific Aetna plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these orthopaedic surgeons accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.