Stratford Health Center: Ortho Trauma and Acute Care Orthopedics for all ages
At Stratford Health Center, we are dedicated to providing specialized, compassionate care for orthopedic injuries. Our Orthopedic Trauma Service on the Central Coast offers comprehensive Ortho Trauma Services and Acute Care Orthopedics for both adult and pediatric patients. We understand that an unexpected orthopedic injury can be a challenging experience, whether it affects you or your child. That's why we firmly believe that an acute orthopedic injury, regardless of age, deserves the highest level of immediate and expert attention, on par with any planned medical procedure.
Our highly skilled team is exclusively focused on guiding patients through every stage of their recovery journey. From the moment of injury, we provide specialized care for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Adult Orthopedic Trauma and complex fractures requiring urgent intervention
- Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma: Addressing the unique orthopedic needs of children, ensuring proper growth and development are safeguarded.
- Acute Care Orthopedics: Rapid diagnosis and treatment for more straightforward yet urgent conditions like severe sprains, strains, and non-complex fractures in both adults and children.
We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding patient experience, marked by a commitment to individualized treatment plans and unwavering support for you and your family.
At Stratford Health Center, we are your trusted partners in healing, providing expert care to help both adults and children return to their active lives. We accept new patient referrals from San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County.
Meet our Expert Team
Brian Kistler, MD – Ortho Trauma Surgeon
Brian Kistler, MD Ortho Trauma Surgeon Dr. Kistler completed his residency training at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He then completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma with the Orthopedic Trauma Service at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. There he received additional specialized training in care of fracture healing and surgery. After spending several years providing care to patients in New York State, he has served as the director of Orthopedic Trauma at Marian Regional Medical Center for the past several years. He has built a reputation for being the premier provider for the treatment of orthopedic fractures in the central coast.
As an Orthopedic Traumatologist, he specializes in the care of both adult and pediatric fractures. He cares for a wide range of injuries from those that require inpatient care at our regional trauma center to simple fractures sustained while playing sports or at home that can be cared for in our office. He is currently accepting new patients who are in need of fracture care and care for other orthopedic injuries.
Fellow: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Board certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Active Member: Orthopedic Trauma Association
Mary Lipscomb, PA-C
Mary Lipscomb, PA-C, serves as a Certified Physician Assistant in Santa Maria specializing in Ortho Trauma. Mary brings a wealth of diverse surgical experience to her role. She provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including patient assessments for initial, pre-operative, and post-operative visits, as well as non-operative management. Mary is highly proficient in interpreting various imaging modalities. Her extensive surgical background includes serving as a surgical first assist in bariatric surgery and significant clinical experience at renowned facilities such as the Hospital for Special Surgery, where she first-assisted in numerous orthopedic and trauma surgeries. Mary holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with a Surgical Focus from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.
Stratford Health Center - Orthopedics Trauma Surgery
Parking is available in front of the office and on the street. (limited parking)
This clinic treats the following conditions, among others.
- Achilles tendon tear
- Arm pain
- Arthritis
- Broken collarbone
- Broken pelvis
- Broken toe
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel
- Elbow injuries
- Finger, hand, and wrist injuries
- Foot pain
- Fracture
- Fractures of the upper extremity
- Fractures of the lower extremity
- Pediatric Fractures
- Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture
- Periprosthetic Fractures (Fractures around or involving joint replacements)
- Hip pain
- Hip Repair for a Hip Fracture
- Knee pain or injury
- Leg injuries
- Leg problems, noninjury
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
- Shoulder fracture
- Shoulder separation
- Strains
- Sprain
- Stress fracture
- Tendon injury (tendinopathy)
- Tennis elbow
- Toe, foot, and ankle injuries
- Torn ligament
- Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment of Fractures of the Upper Extremities, Lower Extremities, Pelvis and Acetabulum in both Adults and Pediatric Patients.
- Surgical correction of nonunion and malunions (treatment of fractures that have not healed or have healed incorrectly)
- Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment of Joint Dislocations
- Removal of Surgical Implants
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers contracts with most health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, and provides health care services that fit your health plan benefits. If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, contact the office where you would like to be seen and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CenCal
- Cigna
- Coventry – First Health
- Health Net
- Healthsmart – Interplan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Multiplan – Beech Street
- Networks by Design
- Tricare
- TriWest
- United Healthcare
- Western Growers
What makes our Expert Team at Stratford Health Center – Orthopedics Trauma Surgery stand out?
The Orthopedic Trauma Service of the Central Coast as Stratford Health Center has been serving Santa Maria and the surrounding communities for years. The Orthopedic Trauma Service of the Central Coast is committed to providing personalized, patient centered orthopedic trauma care to help you regain mobility and live an active life. Providing access to advanced diagnostics and comprehensive rehabilitation, our highly qualified orthopedic trauma surgeons and medical staff meticulously assess each patient's individual needs, utilizing thorough examinations, consultations and imaging studies to accurately diagnose and develop tailored treatment plans aimed at restoring function, reducing pain and improving your overall quality of life.