--- title: "Dr. Cristina R. Harnsberger | Colorectal Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Cristina R. Harnsberger, M.D. practices Colorectal Surgery and General Surgery in Santa Barbara, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cristina-r-harnsberger-1090093331" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Cristina R. Harnsberger, M.D. ![Cristina R. Harnsberger, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/q53w_NYCSa1AdW2d4gm2Rqwf8F1vGWPw4EETmMQhfv0/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(145 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Cristina R. Harnsberger, M.D. ## Colorectal Surgery - Accepting new patients ## General Surgery - Accepting new patients [317 West Pueblo StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93105](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=317+West+Pueblo+Street+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93105+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cristina-r-harnsberger-1090093331#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [805-898-3140](tel:+18058983140) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cristina-r-harnsberger-1090093331#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cristina-r-harnsberger-1090093331#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cristina-r-harnsberger-1090093331#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Harnsberger Languages English Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Professional highlights Look Homeward, Doctor - GoodHealth Magazine Issue 24. CSUCI About Education Podcast, March 2023. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California - Irvine School of Medicine **Internship:** UCSD Medical Center **Residency:** UCSD Medical Center **Fellowship:** University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical School ## Board certifications - Colorectal Surgery - General Surgery ## 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 [Pueblo Care Complex](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/pueblo-care-complex-1080758762) 317 West Pueblo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=317+West+Pueblo+Street+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93105+US) [805-898-3140](tel:+18058983140) 805-898-3117 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday Closed [Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/foothill-surgery-center-at-sansum-clinic-2010988372) 4151 Foothill Road Building A Santa Barbara, CA 93110 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4151+Foothill+Road+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93110+US) [805-681-6550](tel:+18056816550) 805-681-6553 Sunday Closed Monday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## From Dr. Harnsberger [Patient story ### Younger Colon Cancer Diagnoses Prompt Clinicians to Act Zack Kramer received top-notch treatment and guidance for colorectal cancer at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/younger-colon-cancer-diagnoses-prompt-clinicians-to-act-2023563884) ## 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%22Colorectal+Surgery%22%2C%22General+Surgery%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+Pueblo+Care+Complex%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%3A34.42943555513595%2C%22lng%22%3A-119.7223954926424%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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