Meet The Doctors
MICHAEL F. MAGUIRE, MD
Michael F. Maguire, MD completed his undergraduate degree at Creighton University and attended the University of Maryland, School of Medicine. He then completed his Orthopedic surgery training at the University of California, San Diego and Children’s Hospital San Diego. Dr. Maguire completed his pediatric orthopedic fellowship at the University of Utah Primary Children’s Medical Center, and the Shriner’s Hospital, Salt Lake City.
He is married with three daughters and has been in practice in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties for over 20 years. Dr. Maguire’s areas of special interest include hip dysplasia, scoliosis, clubfoot, limb lengthening, neuromuscular disease, and pediatric trauma.
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SEAN D. EARLY, MD
Sean D. Early, MD earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Arizona and his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. His Orthopedic surgery residency was at the University of Southern California and the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Early completed his pediatric orthopedic fellowship at the University of California San Diego and Children’s Hospital San Diego. Prior to relocating to the Central Coast he was in practice at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for 3 years.
Dr. Early is married and has 2 daughters and a son. They enjoy a number of outdoor activities as a family including tennis, running, softball, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, snowboarding, and skiing.
Dr. Early’s areas of special interest include scoliosis and other spinal deformity, child and adolescent sports injuries, hip dysplasia, neuromuscular disease, pediatric trauma, and minimally invasive surgery.
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EMMA KROLOFF, PA-C
Emma developed a passion for orthopedics early on in her medical education after working with the team physician for the Chicago Bulls. Her interests include sports medicine and pediatrics, making her a great addition to our practice.

Hospital/academic affiliations
Hospital
- Cottage Hospital | Santa Barbara, CA
- Ventura County Medical Center | Ventura, CA
Surgical Center
- Summit/Premier Surgery Centers | Santa Barbara, CA
Society memberships
State Society MembershipsState Medical Society
- California Medical Association
State Orthopaedic Societies
- California Orthopaedic Association
Specialty Society Memberships
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Additional Society Memberships
- Santa Barbara County Medical Society
- Scoliosis Research Society (Dr.Early)
Achievements
Dr. Early is present Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Cottage Hospital. Dr. Maguire is past Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Cottage Hospital (2008-2009)
Community activities
Medical Director Arthritis Association