--- title: "Dr. Ron M. Golan | Urologist in Santa Barbara, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Ron M. Golan, M.D. practices Urology in Santa Barbara, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ron-golan-1090093533" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Ron M. Golan, M.D. ![Ron M. Golan, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/bIVRYuyUBRU-EpYW4p9JsAH_kaWXVjkaj2ZIgF9ZaA8/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(530 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Ron M. Golan, M.D. ## Urology - Accepting new patients [4151 Foothill RoadBuilding ASanta Barbara, CA 93110](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=4151+Foothill+Road+Santa+Barbara%2C+CA+93110+US) ## Schedule appointment [805-681-7564](tel:+18056817564) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ron-golan-1090093533#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ron-golan-1090093533#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ron-golan-1090093533#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-ron-golan-1090093533#provider-services) ## About Dr. Golan Languages English and Spanish (Fluent) Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Ron Golan is a board‑certified urologist at Sutter Health in Santa Barbara, CA, committed to providing high‑quality, evidence‑based urologic care. He strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable discussing any urologic concern and receive clear explanations about their diagnosis and treatment options. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Golan is the co‑author of Operative Dictations in Urologic Surgery, a widely used surgical textbook offering detailed guidance on more than 120 urologic procedures. He is proud to serve the greater Santa Barbara and Central Coast communities. ### Professional highlights He completed his surgical internship and urologic residency at Weill Cornell Medical Center – New York-Presbyterian in Manhattan, with advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has published over 20 peer‑reviewed research articles in leading medical journals and has presented his work at multiple national and international urology conferences. Dr. Golan completed his fellowship in endourology and minimally invasive surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, specializing in complex kidney stone treatment as well as robotic and endoscopic surgery of the kidneys, bladder, and prostate. This high‑volume, comprehensive training prepared him to manage the full spectrum of medical and surgical urology. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine **Internship:** General Surgery Intern at Weill Cornell Medical Center **Residency:** Urology Resident at Weill Cornell Medical Center, Urology Resident at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center **Fellowship:** Endourology Fellow at Columbia University Medical Center ## Board certifications - Urology ## 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 [Foothill Care Complex](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/foothill-care-complex-1080758765) 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) [805-681-7564](tel:+18056817564) 805-681-7811 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 - 12:00 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 - 12:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Conditions - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Bladder Stone - Blood in the urine - Elevated prostate specific antigen - Erectile dysfunction - Genitourinary Cancers - Hydronephrosis - Kidney and urinary conditions - [Kidney cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Kidney stones - Male Fertility - [Men's Health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/mens-health) - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) - Renal mass - Testicle Cancer - Upper Urinary Tract Cancer - Urinary Obstruction - Urinary Retention ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Urology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/urology) ## 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%22Urology%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+Foothill+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%3A34.451136723979545%2C%22lng%22%3A-119.7604989325409%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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