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Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.2 (93)
Map Pin Small Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD

Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University Penn and is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Moelleken an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Moelleken works at Practice in Santa Barbara, CA with other offices in Bakersfield, CA, Oxnard, CA and Santa Maria, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Upper Back Pain, Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Moelleken's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Carrillo Surgery Center Inc
    401 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 563-3307
    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
  2. 2
    Office
    2725 16th St Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 864-1150
  3. 3
    Office
    640 S B St Ste 250, Oxnard, CA 93030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 485-7042
  4. 4
    Office
    326 W Main St Ste 120, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 925-9997
    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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • Marian Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Ataxia
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chronic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hand Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Whiplash
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Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (ALIF)
Arthrocentesis
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF)
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
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    About Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1649292673
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Downtown Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of California Los Angeles
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Penn
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Suny-Upstate
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Alan Moelleken, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Moelleken is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Moelleken has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Moelleken has seen patients for Upper Back Pain, Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Moelleken on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    93 patients have reviewed Dr. Moelleken. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Moelleken.

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