About
Dr. Sawyer Haig, DO, earned his undergraduate degree in Geosciences from Williams College in 2000 before completing a post-baccalaureate pre-medical certificate at Mills College in 2005. He received his DO from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012, graduating with honors. During his time at Touro, he served as a Global Service Health Intern in partnership with Jimma University in Ethiopia and volunteered at Mother Teresa's Home for Sick and Dying Destitute. He earned a T.O.U.C.H. Award from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine for his extensive community service.
Dr. Haig completed his Internal Medicine residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital beginning in 2012, focusing on both inpatient and outpatient primary care. The American Board of Internal Medicine board certified him in 2015. He then joined Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, where he spent six years practicing primary care and hospital medicine. He holds staff privileges at both Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Before entering medicine, Dr. Haig researched lava flows at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. He values the focused attention and personalized care that a smaller patient panel makes possible.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Williams College, Geosciences, 2000
Medical School
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO 2012
Residency
Internal Medicine, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 2012
Additional Training
Post-baccalaureate pre-medical certificate from Mills College, 2005; Global Service Health Intern, Jimma University, Ethiopia; T.O.U.C.H. Award from American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Haig right for?
Dr. Haig suits patients who want a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to internal medicine and preventive care. Adults managing ongoing health conditions benefit from his thorough inpatient and outpatient background. Patients who value a physician with strong community roots in Santa Barbara will feel at home in his care. His background in global health reflects an interest in understanding the full context of a patient's health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Haig specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. His training covered both inpatient and outpatient primary care, and he brings six years of experience from Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara to his current role.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine board certified Dr. Haig in 2015.
Dr. Haig earned his DO from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012, graduating with honors. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Dr. Haig values the focused attention and personalized care that a smaller patient panel allows.
Yes. Dr. Haig served as a Global Service Health Intern in partnership with Jimma University in Ethiopia and volunteered at Mother Teresa's Home for Sick and Dying Destitute. He earned a T.O.U.C.H. Award from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine for his extensive community service.
Yes. Dr. Haig holds medical staff privileges at both Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The practice provides hospital care oversight for its members.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Haig researched lava flows at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. He also studied Geosciences as an undergraduate at Williams College.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026