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Dr. Michael Behrman, MD

Dr. Michael Behrman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Behrman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Behrman has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2323 De la Vina St Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Make an Appointment

(805) 485-1555

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Behrman is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Behrman specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Behrman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Behrman

3.3

23 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
39%
39%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Stacy – Jul 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Anne – Jul 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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T. Montes – Jun 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Greti Elman in Santa Barbara , CA – Mar 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Francisco, CA – Mar 15, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim in Atascadero, CA – Jul 09, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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emmy in Goleta, CA – May 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
MW in Simi Valley, CA – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Behrman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Behrman has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1985. He...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Colum Presby

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Jefferson University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • St Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center At Roosevelt Division

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Unavail2323 De la Vina St Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Office2028 Village Ln Ste 102 Solvang, CA 93463
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave
    Lompoc, CA 93436

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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