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Dr. Cristina Harnsberger, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Cristina Harnsberger, MD

Dr. Cristina Harnsberger, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Harnsberger an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Harnsberger works at Practice in Santa Barbara, CA with other offices in Worcester, MA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. Harnsberger's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 898-3140
  2. 2
    Foothill Surgery Center At Sansum Clinic
    4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-6550
  3. 3
    Pathology Associates Lab Inc
    67 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 334-6441

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  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

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Colostomy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    • 14 years of experience
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    • 1497054126
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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