- Orthopedic Surgeons
- CA
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD
Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery•Male•Age 42
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD is a Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. His office accepts new patients.
Orthopedic Surgical Practice
5333 Hollister Ave Ste 150 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 ()Make an Appointment
(805) 967-9311Accepting new patients
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Dr. Pifer is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Pifer's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Pifer treats Osteoarthritis of Shoulder more than 82% of his peers
Dr. Pifer treats this condition more than 82% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Pifer treats Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis more than 82% of his peers
Dr. Pifer treats this condition more than 82% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Pifer treats Joint Pain more than 81% of his peers
Dr. Pifer treats this condition more than 81% of his peers
Dr. Pifer's conditions and procedures:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Achilles Tendon Injuries
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- ACL Surgery
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Ligament Rupture
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Antalgic Gait
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Arm Surgery
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Ankle
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Finger
- Arthritis of the Foot
- Arthritis of the Midfoot
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Spine
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Bicep Injuries
- Bicep Muscle Strain
- Biceps Tendinitis
- Bone Scan
- Brachial Neuritis
- Broken Arm
- Broken Neck
- Broken Shoulder Blade
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cartilage Degeneration
- Cartilage Disorders
- Cartilage Tear
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Colles' Fracture
- Complex Fractures
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Compound Fracture
- Compression Fracture
- De Quervain's Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Distal Radius Fracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Femur Fracture
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Fracture Care
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Fractured Lower Leg
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Repair
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Hand Neuropathy
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Sprain
- Humerus Fracture
- Inflammatory Pelvic Pain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Fluid Test
- Joint Pain
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Ligament Rupture
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Surgery
- Knee Tendinitis
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- McMurray's Test
- Meniscus Injuries
- Meniscus Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
- Motor Neuropathy
- Musculoskeletal Function Test
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuritis
- Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
- Neuropathy, Motor and Sensory
- Non-Inflammatory Pelvic Pain
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Elbow
- Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteoarthritis of Wrist
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathologic Fracture
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pediatric Ankle Fractures
- Pediatric Fractures
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pelvic Pain
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculitis
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Ruptured Tendon
- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Diseases
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Injuries
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Muscle Strain
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Resurfacing
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Stabilizations
- Shoulder Tendinitis
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal and Postural Screening
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Strain of Muscle and-or Tendon of Forearm
- Stress Fracture
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Tendon Disorders
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia Fracture
- Torn Cartilage
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Trigger Finger
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Ulnar Neuritis
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
- Upper Extremity Fracture
- Wear and Tear Arthritis
- Wrist Fracture
- Wrist Sprain or Strain
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Dr. Pifer accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Worker's Compensation
- Worker's Compensation WC
Dr. Pifer's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pifer
4.8
Based on 34 ratings
| 5 Stars | 94.11764705882354% | (32) |
| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 2.9411764705882355% | (1) |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
- Emergency Sports Medicine
- Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
- Hip & Knee Orthopedics
- Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Orthopedic Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Pifer frequently treats Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, and Joint Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Pifer treats.
Where is Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD's office located?
Dr. Pifer's office is located at 5333 Hollister Ave Ste 150, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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- Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.87% Patients that would definitely recommend, 17% higher than the national average
9 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
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