Christopher E Birch, M.D.
About Christopher E Birch, M.D.
Located in Santa Barbara, California, Alta Orthopaedics specializes in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery with a focus on hip and knee replacement. Dr. Christopher E. Birch, MD leads a dedicated team of board‑certified surgeons, physician assistants, and physical therapists, providing comprehensive care for joint pain and functional loss. The practice embraces a non‑surgical, regenerative medicine philosophy, offering platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) injections, bone‑marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and stem‑cell therapies as alternatives to invasive surgery. These orthobiologic treatments are combined with minimally invasive joint replacement techniques, computer‑guided navigation, and advanced arthroscopic procedures to accelerate healing and preserve natural joint function. With over 30 years of service to the Central Coast, Alta Orthopaedics has earned a reputation for patient‑focused, evidence‑based care. Dr. Birch’s academic background from UC San Diego and fellowship training at Indiana University, together with affiliations to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, reinforce the practice’s authority in both surgical and regenerative orthopaedics. Patients benefit from a full spectrum of services—from diagnostic imaging and physical therapy to total hip and knee arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, and targeted biologic injections—ensuring an individualized treatment plan that restores mobility and improves quality of life.