Dr. Bryan Emmerson, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Bryan Emmerson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, California. In 2023, Dr. Emmerson performed 110 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#35 in California) and 91 hip replacements (#24 in California), for a combined total of 201 procedures. This places Dr. Emmerson among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in California.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
110 verified cases
#35 in California
Hip Replacement
91 verified cases
#24 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Emmerson

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (201 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Emmerson, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 805-967-9311
5333 Hollister Ave Ste 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
NPI: 1700033099
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 18 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top California Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Alexander Sah - Fremont 844 procedures
Dr. Andrew Yun - Beverly Hills 691 procedures
Dr. John Dearborn - Menlo Park 515 procedures
Dr. Erik Schnaser - Rancho Mirage 427 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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