Welcoming Our New Physician Partners

We are thrilled to announce that three of our esteemed physician colleagues, Dr. Rebecca Salvo, Dr. Ethan Bortniker, and Dr. Matthew Mukherjee, are now partners in our practice
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Welcoming Our New Physician Partners

We are thrilled to announce that three of our esteemed physician colleagues, Dr. Rebecca Salvo, Dr. Ethan Bortniker, and Dr. Matthew Mukherjee, are now partners in our practice. While they have long been valued members of our medical team, this transition marks a meaningful achievement and a significant measure of their commitment to our future.

At Unio Specialty Care, our mission is rooted in clinical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to the communities we serve. By becoming partners, Drs. Salvo, Bortniker, and Mukherjee deepen that commitment and step into greater leadership roles, helping to guide the culture, quality, and direction of our practice. Their partnership reflects a shared vision for the future and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional care in a supportive, independent, community-centered environment.

Ethan Bortniker, MD
Dr. Ethan Bortniker completed his medical training through Boston University’s accelerated BA/MD program and later served as faculty at the University of Connecticut and UC San Diego. He has a special interest in motility disorders, GI cancer prevention, and mind-gut health, and also holds an MBA, a testament to his well-rounded approach to patient care and practice leadership.
Matthew Mukherjee, MD
Dr. Matthew Mukherjee brings over 15 years of experience in gastroenterology, with a clinical focus that includes IBD, GERD, and colon cancer prevention. He previously served as Medical Director of the GI Lab at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and is board-certified in gastroenterology. His expertise spans a broad range of endoscopic procedures and advanced GI care.
Rebecca Salvo DO
Dr. Rebecca Salvo, a native Californian, returned to Santa Barbara to practice after completing her gastroenterology fellowship in Las Vegas. Her diverse background includes a strong academic foundation, clinical research experience, and a leadership role as chief resident during her internal medicine training at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Salvo, Dr. Bortniker, and Dr. Mukherjee. We are proud to call them partners and excited for what we will continue to accomplish together.

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