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Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD
4.9 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery* Age 44
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Dr. Pifer has experience treating conditions like Glenoid Labrum Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pifer received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pifer is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Broken Arm
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Antalgic Gait
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Spine
Arthritis of the Wrist
Avulsion Fracture
Bicep Injuries
Bicep Muscle Strain
Biceps Tendinitis
Bone Disorders
Brachial Neuritis
Broken Neck
Broken Shoulder Blade
Bursitis
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Carpal Fractures
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage Damage
Cartilage Degeneration
Cartilage Disorders
Cartilage Tear
Chronic Joint Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Long-Bone Fracture
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
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Extremity Malunions
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Neuropathy
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Inflammatory Pelvic Pain
Insufficiency Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Malunion of Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Injuries
Metatarsal Fracture
Motor Neuropathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neuritis
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Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
Neuropathy
Neuropathy, Motor and Sensory
Non-Inflammatory Pelvic Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Pelvic Pain
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculitis
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Ruptured Tendon
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthritis
Spondylitis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Strain of Muscle and-or Tendon of Forearm
Stress Fracture
Subacromial Bursitis
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Torn Cartilage
Trigger Finger
Trochanteric Bursitis
Ulnar Neuritis
Ulnar Neuropathy
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 150, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pifer
4.9
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (40)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Pifer did my ACL replacement, and it could not have gone better. My recovery was rapid, and I give credit to his use of some newer techniques (PRP and stem cell). His manner is excellent, and I felt safe and cared for.
— Jan 17, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Sports Medicine
Emergency Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Kasier Permanente Medical Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pifer's profile.

Dr. Pifer frequently treats the following conditions: Glenoid Labrum Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA