Christian Guier, MD CM

Staff Physician at Cottage Health

Dr. Christian A. Guier is an experienced orthopedic surgeon practicing in both San Francisco, California and Santa Barbara, California.1 2 Here are some key details about his background and practice:

Education and Training

Dr. Guier graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1982, earning his Medical Doctor and Master of Surgery (MD CM) degrees.1 2 He completed his surgical internship and orthopedic residency at the University of California, San Diego, followed by a fellowship in knee and shoulder surgery and sports traumatology in Lyon, France.2

Experience and Expertise

He has over 41 years of experience in the medical field.1
Dr. Guier is board-certified in orthopedic surgery.2 3
His areas of expertise include sports injuries, knee and shoulder surgery, and general orthopedic conditions in adults.5
He specializes in treating conditions such as knee joint injuries, knee replacements, and hip replacements.4

Current Practice

Dr. Guier practices at Santa Barbara Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.5
He also maintains a practice in San Francisco at 1580 Valencia St., Suite 703.1 2
He is affiliated with several medical facilities, including CPMC Van Ness Campus and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.1 3

Additional Information

Dr. Guier is fluent in English, French, and German.2 3
He has experience as a physician for ski teams, including the Alpine Division of the French Ski Federation.2
Outside of his medical practice, he has interests in African rainforest and river conservation, ice hockey, skiing, and gourmet cooking.2

Dr. Guier's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username christian-guier-md-cm-43b69021, where he describes himself as an orthopedic surgeon caring for general orthopedic conditions in adults.5