Our mission

AAAHC Accredited On-Site Surgical Center

Elite Medical Institutions (Princeton, Duke, Harvard)

Founder of the Santa Barbara Stem Cell Clinic

Dr. Scheinberg is not just a practitioner of orthobiologics; he is a pioneer. As the Chief Medical Officer and Founder of the Santa Barbara Stem Cell Clinic, he has spent years at the forefront of regenerative research and application, setting the standard for how biologic treatments should be administered in a clinical orthopedic setting.

Accomplishments

Curriculum Vitae

Education

EducationPrinceton University, New Jersey Bachelor of Arts – 1971
Duke University Medical School, North Carolina Doctor of Medicine – 1975
Harvard University /Massachusetts General Hospital Surgical Internship – 1975-1976
Harvard University /Massachusetts General Hospital Surgical Residency – 1976-1977
Combined Harvard Orthopedic Residency Program Orthopedic Residency – 1976-1980
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital
Robert Brigham Hospital
Peter Brent Brigham Hospital

Hospital Staff Affiliates

Pueblo Surgery Center
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

Certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons – 1982

Professional Activites

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine
Member, California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery
Member, California Orthopedic Association
Chief Medical Officer, Pueblo Surgical Center
Chief Medical Office & Founder, Santa Barbara Stem Cell Clinic
Agreed Medical Examiner, Workers Compensation Appeals Board

Why choose us

High-Performance Recovery

Dr. Scheinberg’s approach to sports medicine is informed by his work as a consultant for the International Management Group (IMG). Having treated professional tennis legends and elite athletes, he applies those same rapid-recovery, high-performance protocols to every patient aiming to return to their active lifestyle.

Full-Spectrum Surgical Care

While his specialty interests lie in regenerative preservation of the knee and shoulder, Dr. Scheinberg is a master general orthopedic surgeon. When biologic solutions have been exhausted, his practice regularly and expertly handles complex spine problems, hand injuries, and total joint replacements.

Dr. Richard Scheinberg Interview

Jimmy and Brett sit down with Dr. Richard Scheinberg, the doctor who operated on Jimmy's wrist back in 1990 paving the way for Jimmy's come back in 1991. Scheinberg is a Santa Barbara based orthopedic surgeon who has worked on other great players such as Andre Agassi, Pat Rafter, Maria Sharapova and Lindsay Davenport.

Listen to the Advantage Connors Podcast

Conditions We Treat

Comprehensive Care for Complex Joints

For moderate to severe arthritis and complex sports pathology, including meniscal, labral, and rotator cuff tears, we prioritize non-invasive orthobiologic protocols before considering arthroscopic or invasive surgical intervention.