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Asher Kupperman, MD, is a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Kupperman was born at Cottage Hospital and raised in Santa Barbara. He attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and graduated valedictorian from San Marcos High School, where he captained the basketball team. As the son of two doctors, it was always his dream to return to Santa Barbara as a physician so that he could care for the community that raised and cared for him.

He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Kupperman completed specialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell Medical School.

He has treated many professional athletes, including members of the New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets, the New Jersey Devils, a Wimbledon Tennis Champion, a US Open Golf Champion, and many world-renowned artists and musicians.

While living in Nashville, Dr. Kupperman fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He enjoys spending time with her and their young son, Lev, and is always on the lookout for a pick-up game of basketball.

Christopher Birch, MD, is a hip and knee replacement specialist and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with the team at Alta Orthopaedics, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Birch offers not only a unique world experience but also particular medical expertise as the first fellowship-educated knee and hip arthroplasty specialist to join the Santa Barbara private medical community in well over a decade.

A Santa Barbara-native and third-generation physician, Dr. Birch completed his bachelor’s degree in international studies and chemistry at Boston College. He then spent eight months studying socio-economic aspects of public health and infectious disease in East Africa, which inspired him to pursue medicine. Afterward, he earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego, where he was a Health Equity Scholar. 

Dr. Birch went on to complete his general surgery internship and orthopaedic residency at the University of Vermont. While there, he served on the residency selection committee for two years and the graduate medical education quality council for four. Adding a final flourish to his academic credentials, Dr. Birch joins the Alta Orthopaedics team from one of the most sought-after total joint and lower extremity reconstruction fellowships in the country at Indiana University.

Christopher Birch, MD, is a hip and knee replacement specialist and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with the team at Alta Orthopaedics, located in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Birch offers not only a unique world experience but also particular medical expertise as the first fellowship-educated knee and hip arthroplasty specialist to join the Santa Barbara private medical community in well over a decade.

A Santa Barbara-native and third-generation physician, Dr. Birch completed his bachelor’s degree in international studies and chemistry at Boston College. He then spent eight months studying socio-economic aspects of public health and infectious disease in East Africa, which inspired him to pursue medicine. Afterward, he earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego, where he was a Health Equity Scholar. 

Dr. Birch went on to complete his general surgery internship and orthopaedic residency at the University of Vermont. While there, he served on the residency selection committee for two years and the graduate medical education quality council for four. Adding a final flourish to his academic credentials, Dr. Birch joins the Alta Orthopaedics team from one of the most sought-after total joint and lower extremity reconstruction fellowships in the country at Indiana University.

For residents of New Braunfels, Texas, and the greater Central Texas region, who are searching for an outstanding orthopaedic hand surgery specialist, Richard Post, MD, stands out as an excellent choice. As part of the team of specialists at New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Dr. Post delivers top-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. 

Dr. Post obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock.  Dr. Post is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 

His fellowship training at the State University of New York at Stony Brook exemplifies his dedication to educational excellence. While working with renowned hand surgeons, he learned about operative and nonoperative hand treatment options.

Dr. Post focuses his professional efforts on conditions of the hand and upper extremity. He understands the role that the human hand plays in all aspects of daily life and enjoys performing procedures that restore optimal hand function. He is a proud member of the Texas Orthopaedic Association as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Customized care is a foundational principle for Dr. Post. He believes that by educating his patients, he empowers them to take control of their joint health. Dr. Post also understands the importance of advising his patients on the full range of treatment options, allowing them the ability to make the most informed decisions. 

Learn more about Dr. Post’s approach to joint health during a personalized consultation. You have the opportunity to discuss your treatment needs and goals, and learn how Dr. Post’s skills and expertise align with those needs.

Eli Kupperman, MD, is a fellowship-trained sports and regenerative medicine specialist at Alta Orthopaedics in Solvang,  and Santa Barbara, California. He treats musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury, overuse, and arthritis. He specializes in shoulder replacements as well as arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgical techniques, which reduce post-operative recovery time and allow patients an earlier return to work and play.

Dr. Kupperman is proud to have grown up in Santa Barbara, where he attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and San Marcos High School. He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics and rowed for the crew team. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Following residency, Dr. Kupperman completed his specialty fellowship in sports medicine under the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, at the Andrews Institute, where he was awarded the prestigious Herodicus Society North American Travelling Fellowship. This fellowship provided him with extensive and immersive training in operative and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in professional and collegiate athletes.

He is currently the head team physician for Santa Ynez High School and is one of the team physicians for the Santa Barbara Foresters baseball team and UCSB.
Dr. Kupperman stays active by distance running, including completing many marathons. He and his wife, Stephanie, and their young daughter, Audrey, love spending time with their extended family, enjoying the outdoors, and sampling the wonderful variety of activities and food Santa Barbara has to offer.

Eli Kupperman, MD, is a fellowship-trained sports and regenerative medicine specialist at Alta Orthopaedics in Solvang,  and Santa Barbara, California. He treats musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury, overuse, and arthritis. He specializes in shoulder replacements as well as arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgical techniques, which reduce post-operative recovery time and allow patients an earlier return to work and play.

Dr. Kupperman is proud to have grown up in Santa Barbara, where he attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and San Marcos High School. He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics and rowed for the crew team. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Following residency, Dr. Kupperman completed his specialty fellowship in sports medicine under the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, at the Andrews Institute, where he was awarded the prestigious Herodicus Society North American Travelling Fellowship. This fellowship provided him with extensive and immersive training in operative and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in professional and collegiate athletes.

He is currently the head team physician for Santa Ynez High School and is one of the team physicians for the Santa Barbara Foresters baseball team and UCSB.
Dr. Kupperman stays active by distance running, including completing many marathons. He and his wife, Stephanie, and their young daughter, Audrey, love spending time with their extended family, enjoying the outdoors, and sampling the wonderful variety of activities and food Santa Barbara has to offer.

Orthopedic surgeon Douglas Plagens, MD, carries multiple areas of expertise into his work at Dearborn and Livonia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Dearborn and Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Plagens attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and went on to receive his medical degree, complete his internship, and finish his orthopedic surgery residency at Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, through Wayne State University School of Medicine. 

He then completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship through Wayne State University at Detroit Medical Center.

Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Plagens is a member of the American Medical Association. He has served as the orthopedic surgeon for the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings since 2005.

Dr. Plagens’ hospital affiliations include Dearborn Surgery Center in Dearborn; Corewell Hospital in Dearborn; Trinity Health Hospital in Livonia; and DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital in Detroit.

Dr. Plagens treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, performing many orthopedic procedures when necessary, including general orthopedics, orthopedic fracture care, arthroscopic surgery, ligament tendon repair, and total joint replacements for the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Orthopedic surgeon Douglas Plagens, MD, carries multiple areas of expertise into his work at Dearborn and Livonia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Dearborn and Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Plagens attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and went on to receive his medical degree, complete his internship, and finish his orthopedic surgery residency at Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, through Wayne State University School of Medicine. 

He then completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship through Wayne State University at Detroit Medical Center.

Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Plagens is a member of the American Medical Association. He has served as the orthopedic surgeon for the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings since 2005.

Dr. Plagens’ hospital affiliations include Dearborn Surgery Center in Dearborn; Corewell Hospital in Dearborn; Trinity Health Hospital in Livonia; and DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital in Detroit.

Dr. Plagens treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, performing many orthopedic procedures when necessary, including general orthopedics, orthopedic fracture care, arthroscopic surgery, ligament tendon repair, and total joint replacements for the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Zachary Haas, DPM, is a third-generation podiatry specialist at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He holds a diplomate from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (formerly the American Board of Podiatric Surgery) and has certifications in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery.

Dr. Haas’s medical training is extensive. He attended the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology before graduating with high honors from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in San Francisco, California, in 2004.

Dr. Haas went on to complete his residency at the comprehensive San Francisco Bay Area Foot and Ankle Residency Program. While there, he had the privilege of training under the esteemed podiatrist John Schuberth, DPM, in total ankle joint replacements. He also trained with world-renowned orthopedist Ignacio Ponseti, MD, where he focused on manipulation and casting techniques.

Dr. Haas has won recognition from his peers. His awards include the American Board of Podiatric Surgery Outstanding Professional Conduct Award and the Philip Gardner Award for Outstanding Student in Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Haas is a fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and has authored articles in peer-reviewed publications.

During his school years at the Albuquerque Academy, Dr. Haas excelled in football and baseball. Playing quarterback, he led the Chargers to an undefeated season in 1993 and a district title in 1994. Today, his love of the sport lives on in his role as head coach for the JV team at Albuquerque Academy.

When not in practice or on the field, you’ll find Dr. Haas in the great outdoors with his family, hiking, camping, and mountain biking.

Peter C. Wenger, MD, is an orthopedic and non-operative sports injury specialist at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. 

Dr. Wenger graduated magna cum laude from Loyola College with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He attended and earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wenger then completed a surgical internship at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and was promoted with highest honors. 

Afterward, he completed his residency in family medicine with an emphasis in orthopedics at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center. Finally, he completed his training at the University of Pittsburgh – Center for Sports Medicine, where he graduated from the Shadyside Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship with distinguished honors.

Dr. Wenger brings a unique approach to sports medicine care with his comprehensive understanding of family medicine, sports medicine, and surgery. As a multisport athlete himself, he understands a patient’s desire to safely return to their sport.

Matthew Cobb, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric specialist at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery and has specialty training in treating pediatric patients.

Dr. Cobb developed an interest in treating lower extremity injuries while playing soccer in high school and at college in Georgia. After college, he moved west to attend medical school at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, where he graduated with honors in 2005. 

Dr. Cobb completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente’s intensive San Francisco Bay Area Foot and Ankle Residency Program, where he was a co-resident with Zachary Haas, DPM. He completed advanced training in clubfoot deformity under the esteemed orthopedist Ignacio Ponseti, MD, at the University of Iowa, and is one of only a few physicians listed on the official Ponseti Method website. He has published his research in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

A firm advocate of evidence-based medicine, Dr. Cobb creates individualized treatment plans for each of his patients, tailoring their care program to their specific needs.

Dr. Cobb enjoys outdoor recreational activities. In his spare time, you'll often find him playing with his three children.

Jeffrey Waldrop, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who offers the highest quality of care for his patients in and around Dearborn, Michigan, at Dearborn and Livonia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. 

He attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, Michigan, before receiving his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Waldrop then went on to complete his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Medical College of Ohio, which later merged with the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. 

Backed by his board certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Waldrop is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Michigan Orthopaedic Society. He also has affiliations with Dearborn Surgery Center in Dearborn,  Corewell Hospital in Dearborn and Trinity Health Hospital in Livonia.

Dr. Waldrop specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopedic conditions and performs several orthopedic procedures, including general orthopedics, orthopedic fracture care, arthroscopic surgery, ligament tendon repair, and total joint replacements for the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Board-certified orthopedist Mitchell Goldstein, MD, is an experienced physician providing exceptional care for men, women, and children living in East Meadow, New York. The practice philosophy at Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC is to take a holistic view of the whole patient, and not just treat an injured limb or arthritic joints. Dr. Goldstein puts his patients first and designs treatment plans that improve their overall health and well-being.

Dr. Goldstein attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, graduating in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in science. He completed his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, then undertook an internship in general surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan, New York. He returned to New York Medical College in 1981 for his four-year residency in orthopedics.

Dr. Goldstein’s first role in private practice was at South Nassau Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC in Valley Stream, New York. A decade of experience in the role more than prepared him for the move to opening his practice, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC in 1995. Dr. Goldstein has a particular interest in sports medicine and has previously been a team doctor at St. John’s University in New York City, and an orthopedic consultant and team doctor for the United States men’s foil fencing team.

Dr. Goldstein combines his considerable expertise and experience with the latest state-of-the-art technologies and advances in orthopedic medicine to provide his patients with the highest quality services. Dr. Goldstein expertly carries out a range of treatments from steroid injections to minimally invasive surgery. He also offers regenerative medicine therapy, a cutting edge approach that uses potent natural cells including PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cells to stimulate repair and new tissue growth.

For all your musculoskeletal problems, call Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC, today, or book an appointment online.

Amy Wickman, MD, is an experienced spine specialist with the team at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. In the midst of the complexity of spine surgery, Dr. Wickman puts patients and their families in the foreground. Having dealt with sick family members as well as with her own orthopaedic issues, she knows how important it is for patients to feel validated, to feel that they are heard, and for the doctor to be able to see the situation from the patient’s perspective.

Dr. Wickman became a doctor because she wanted to help people have better health. She completed her undergraduate degree in urban planning at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, before graduating with her medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago. It was there that she developed her love of spine surgery during her five-year residency, training at a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hines VA, and the Shriners Hospital for Children. She dealt with everything from traumatic spine and spinal cord injuries to treating children with scoliosis and adults with degenerative conditions such as herniated discs.

Her education and training in orthopaedic surgery allows her to see issues from a broader perspective, to look at the whole person and identify problems that may not be as obvious as they appear on an MRI. At the same time, she avoids surgery when there are other equally effective solutions.

When it comes to the spine, there may be more than one way to handle a problem. Options may depend on goals and lifestyles as well as medical issues. Dr. Wickman takes time to make sure her patients are aware of all those aspects so that each individual finds the best solution for the circumstances. When possible, she includes family members in decisions about surgery and hospital care. In addition to her busy practice at Alta Orthopaedics, Dr. Wickman is an on-call surgeon for the Emergency Room.

Dr. Wickman is a self-described “city girl” born and raised in Chicago. Now she loves the year-round healthy Santa Barbara lifestyle and understands how important it is for her patients to get back to the activities they enjoy. In college, she was captain of her rowing team. Today, she remains active by running and hiking. In addition to spending time outdoors, Dr. Wickman’s great joy in life is her family – her husband and two children.

Amy Wickman, MD, is an experienced spine specialist with the team at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. In the midst of the complexity of spine surgery, Dr. Wickman puts patients and their families in the foreground. Having dealt with sick family members as well as with her own orthopaedic issues, she knows how important it is for patients to feel validated, to feel that they are heard, and for the doctor to be able to see the situation from the patient’s perspective.

Dr. Wickman became a doctor because she wanted to help people have better health. She completed her undergraduate degree in urban planning at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, before graduating with her medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago. It was there that she developed her love of spine surgery during her five-year residency, training at a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hines VA, and the Shriners Hospital for Children. She dealt with everything from traumatic spine and spinal cord injuries to treating children with scoliosis and adults with degenerative conditions such as herniated discs.

Her education and training in orthopaedic surgery allows her to see issues from a broader perspective, to look at the whole person and identify problems that may not be as obvious as they appear on an MRI. At the same time, she avoids surgery when there are other equally effective solutions.

When it comes to the spine, there may be more than one way to handle a problem. Options may depend on goals and lifestyles as well as medical issues. Dr. Wickman takes time to make sure her patients are aware of all those aspects so that each individual finds the best solution for the circumstances. When possible, she includes family members in decisions about surgery and hospital care. In addition to her busy practice at Alta Orthopaedics, Dr. Wickman is an on-call surgeon for the Emergency Room.

Dr. Wickman is a self-described “city girl” born and raised in Chicago. Now she loves the year-round healthy Santa Barbara lifestyle and understands how important it is for her patients to get back to the activities they enjoy. In college, she was captain of her rowing team. Today, she remains active by running and hiking. In addition to spending time outdoors, Dr. Wickman’s great joy in life is her family – her husband and two children.