--- title: "Dr. Chad M. Guenther | Hematologist in Santa Barbara, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Chad M. Guenther, M.D. practices Hematology and Medical Oncology in Santa Barbara, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chad-guenther-1090093312" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Chad M. Guenther, M.D. ![Chad M. Guenther, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/-Wl7vkMrmG0dTEwdNbd7isPC8xojt08Lc6LNHN9EC5M/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(219 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Chad M. Guenther, M.D. ## Hematology - Accepting new patients ## Medical Oncology - Accepting new patients [540 West Pueblo StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93105](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=540+West+Pueblo+Street+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93105+US) ## Schedule appointment [805-879-0670](tel:+18058790670) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chad-guenther-1090093312#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chad-guenther-1090093312#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chad-guenther-1090093312#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chad-guenther-1090093312#provider-services) ## About Dr. Guenther Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Guenther specialized in the admission and care of patients with cancer, liver transplants, inflammatory bowel disease, and COVID-19. Dr. Guenther treats all types of cancer. He has been published in research journals on prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and palliative care. ### Professional highlights Dr. Chad Guenther is a board-certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist. He completed his Hematology-Oncology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Guenther earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Prior to his fellowship training, he served as an Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern's William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. Dr. Guenther is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Society of Hematology. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, he enjoys playing the piano, guitar and accordion, as well as cooking and developing healthy recipes. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Wisconsin Medical School **Internship:** University of Texas Southwestern **Residency:** University of Texas Southwestern **Fellowship:** University of Wisconsin Medical School ## Board certifications - Hematology - Medical Oncology - Internal Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (24 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Individual and Family HMO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum/Catastrophic Plans - Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) - Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) - Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) - Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access EPO - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Choice POS II - First Health - Health Fund HMO - Health Fund POS - Health Fund PPO - Health Network - HMO - HMO Deductible - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Savings Plus Narrow Network Product PPO-POS **Anthem Blue Cross of California (16 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum - (Pathway-EPO) - Anthem Bronze PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Gold PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees (includes CalPERS) - Anthem Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem Silver PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - My Choice PPO **Blue Shield of California (28 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Tandem PPO/EPO - Blue Shield Trio ACO HMO (IFP & Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Gold PPO - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Virtual Blue PPO - Vital Shield 900 Plans **California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) (1 plan)** ### California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) - PPO: Large Group & Small Group Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Ridley-Tree Cancer Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/ridley-tree-cancer-center-1080758769) 540 West Pueblo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=540+West+Pueblo+Street+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93105+US) [805-879-0670](tel:+18058790670) 805-879-5692 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Medical oncology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Hematology%22%2C%22Medical+Oncology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Ridley-Tree+Cancer+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A34.427618%2C%22lng%22%3A-119.725685%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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