Stuart R Hutchinson, MD is a highly experienced spine specialist and surgeon who has been serving the Santa Barbara community since 1980. He practices at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Hutchinson takes a compassionate and patient-centered approach to medicine, prioritizing the well-being and needs of his patients. He believes in exploring non-surgical treatment options whenever possible and only recommends surgery when necessary. With a deep personal connection to volunteering, Dr. Hutchinson serves on the Board of Ambassadors for the Fred Hutchinson Research Cancer Center and is actively involved in their annual fundraiser.
Dr. Hutchinson is known for his expertise in kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure for treating compression fractures of the spine. He was the first surgeon in the Tri-Counties to perform this procedure and remains the only surgeon in Santa Barbara offering it. Patients who undergo kyphoplasty experience immediate pain relief and can quickly return to their daily activities. Dr. Hutchinson's professional accomplishments include being a participating physician in the 1984 Summer Olympics and co-founding Orthopaedic Specialists, which later became Alta Orthopaedics. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona and completed his medical training at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Dr. Hutchinson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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