Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine doctor in San Francisco and Santa Barbara
Back to the life you move for.
Dr. Christian Guier treats knee, shoulder, hip, spine and sports injuries with the time and attention most practices can't give. See him in person or by video.
- 4.9 rating from 200+ verified Zocdoc reviews
- Board-certified, FAAOS, FACS
- In-network with most major insurance
- Video visits in CA, ID, MT and WY
Trained in Montreal, San Diego and Lyon
McGill University
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MD CM)
UC San Diego
Surgical internship, orthopedic residency and a research year in rehabilitation medicine
Lyon, France
Fellowship in knee and shoulder surgery and sports traumatology
French Ski Federation
Physician and surgeon to its Alpine, Ski Cross and Olympic teams
Jackson, Wyoming
25 years of mountain-town orthopedic practice, 1990–2014
Bay Area since 2014
Affiliated with Sutter West Bay hospitals and area surgery centers
Where does it hurt?
Dr. Guier evaluates and treats problems across the whole musculoskeletal system, from neck to feet.
Knee
ACL and meniscus tears, ligament sprains, kneecap pain, arthritis
Shoulder
Rotator cuff tears, dislocation and instability, frozen shoulder, impingement
Hip
Arthritis, bursitis, labral tears, groin and hip flexor strains
Back & neck
Strains, stiffness, disc problems, sciatica
Elbow, wrist & hand
Tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, tendon injuries, fractures
Foot & ankle
Ankle sprains, Achilles injuries, plantar fasciitis, fractures
Sports injuries & fractures
Ski, running, cycling and court-sport injuries, broken bones
Second opinions
Unsure about a diagnosis or a recommended surgery? Get an unhurried second look.
Two coastlines, one surgeon
Choose the office closest to you, or see Dr. Guier by video from home.
San Francisco
1580 Valencia St., Suite 703
San Francisco, CA 94110
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM
Santa Barbara
510 Castillo St., Suite 302
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Video visits
For patients in California, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Go over your symptoms, imaging and next steps without the drive.
How video visits work
Meet Dr. Christian Guier
Dr. Guier is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has been in practice since 1990. After medical school at McGill and residency at UC San Diego, he trained in knee and shoulder surgery and sports traumatology in Lyon, France, then served as physician to the French Ski Federation's Alpine team during the World Cup season.
He practiced in Jackson, Wyoming for 25 years before moving to the Bay Area in 2014 to raise his family. Today he sees patients in San Francisco, Santa Barbara and by video. He speaks English, French and German.
"Rest assured that I will do my utmost to help you find a solution to your problem."Read Dr. Guier's full story
What patients notice first
Time to listen
Visits aren't rushed. Dr. Guier hears the whole story before recommending anything.
Your imaging, explained
He walks through your X-rays and MRI with you, using diagrams and anatomical models so the diagnosis makes sense.
Options, not pressure
You'll hear the reasonable choices, from physical therapy to surgery, and what each one means for your recovery.
Follow-through
Questions after your visit get answered. Patients often mention his follow-up and responsiveness.
In patients' words
4.9 average from 200+ verified reviews on Zocdoc
Dr Guier was fantastic - thorough and explained his thoughts and diagnosis really simply and clearly. Highly recommended.
Dr. Guier is the nicest doctor I have had the pleasure of visiting. I've never met a doctor that was so empathetic.
Very professional and knowledgeable. Great bedside manner. Highly recommended (and I'm a healthcare professional).
Dr. Guier is professional, experienced and personable. I felt comfortable asking questions and he took care to explain options. I did not feel any time-pressure at all.
I feel I got all my questions answered by Dr Guier! Really good 2nd opinion I could fully understand!
Dr. Guier is one of the best doctors I've seen in a long time. He is incredibly diligent, attentive, kind, personable, and proactive. Would highly recommend.
Great experience - Real easy - All from the comfort of my home.
If you are looking for an 'old school' Dr. that truly cares about his patients, I highly recommend Doc Guier!
Getting seen is simple
- 1
Send a request
Tell us where you'd like to be seen and what's bothering you. It takes about two minutes.
- 2
We call you
Our office calls within one business day to confirm your insurance, location and appointment time.
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Come prepared
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, and any X-ray or MRI reports. For video visits, we'll send a secure link.
In-network with most major insurance
Dr. Guier is in-network with most major plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. He does not accept Medi-Cal or Brown & Toland plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
Let's find out what's going on.
Request a consultation in San Francisco, Santa Barbara or by video.