Orthopaedics

Christopher Proctor, MD

Santa Barbara, CA

Christopher S. Proctor, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder, knee, and arthroscopic surgery, serving primarily active adults and athletes in Santa Barbara, California. He treats common sports-related conditions including shoulder impingement syndrome, shoulder bursitis, rotator cuff tendinosis, and other shoulder and upper arm disorders more frequently than peers. His practice emphasizes minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for joint repair, particularly

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD, 1986)
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Surgery, 1986-1987)
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Surgery, 1987-1988)
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988-1992)
Fellowship: Southern California Center for Sports Medicine (Sports Medicine, 1992-1993)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2024 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Joint Replacement

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Proctor treats

Joint Replacement

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Proctor practice?

Christopher Proctor practices in Santa Barbara, CA with hospital affiliations including Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

What does Dr. Proctor specialize in?

Christopher Proctor is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Sports Medicine.

How long has Dr. Proctor been practicing?

Christopher Proctor has 40+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Proctor's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD, 1986); Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Surgery, 1986-1987); Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Surgery, 1987-1988).