Helping my patients improve their function and return to their normal, active lives is what makes me the happiest about my profession. Dr. Abidi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

I am board eligible in orthopedic surgery and fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery.  My practice encompasses traumatic and degenerative diseases of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.  I specialize in nerve compression issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve and tendon injuries and arthritis.  I perform joint replacements of the small finger joints as well as elbow and shoulder.  As part of my care I work closely with the therapist in order to ensure a speedy recovery.My passion is hand surgery and working with patients.  The intricacies of the hand and upper extremity have drawn my attention since the beginning of my training. I enjoy diagnosing and treating complex problems and helping patients return to activities they love.My diverse background has driven my interest to experience different geographical locations during my training.  I have been fortunate enough train in the northeast as well as Texas while also making a stop in Zurich.  In all of these locations I gained unique experiences in which to add to my skillset to treat my patients. Dr. Mensch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Radial Nerve Dysfunction.

As an orthopedic surgeon, I am able to blend my interests in medicine, physics, and engineering with my passion for helping people. I am particularly interested in the treatment and prevention of sports medicine injuries, and I enjoy working in partnership with my patients to help them recover and reach their goals. I believe in a whole-body approach to treatment and am dedicated to helping my patients not only achieve a full recovery but also improve their overall body function and performance. Through my specialty training in sports medicine and arthroscopy, I provide patients with experienced, individualized non-surgical, and surgical orthopedic care. Additionally, I specialize in total joint replacement of the shoulder, hip, and knee, as well as the care and management of fractures.When I’m not treating patients, I enjoy participating in medical missionary work, writing and performing music, and surfing. Dr. Heywood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Karl Christoffersen is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Christoffersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Christoffersen is currently accepting new patients.

Carl Lindberg is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Lindberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis. Mr. Lindberg is currently accepting new patients.

Dr Hendow is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in spine surgery. She manages traumatic and degenerative diseases of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including stenosis, disc herniations, radiculopathy, myelopathy, deformity, trauma, tumors, and infection. Her practice includes customized operative and nonoperative interventions to help patients achieve their goals, including minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgery. Her focus is on patient values and shared decision making, with consideration for the whole patient.Dr Hendow grew up locally, and recently returned to the bay area with her husband and son to be close to family and serve her community. She enjoys hiking with her family and dogs, and traveling.I’m here to listen to my patients, help them understand their problem, and come up with a comprehensive plan to get them back to doing what they love. Dr. Hendow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Replacement.

James Spiegel is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Spiegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Spiegel is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Welle is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Welle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Welle is currently accepting new patients.

Our goal is to help patients return to community living.  We design individually tailored non-surgical treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcome and return patients to an active lifestyle. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Paraplegia, Scoliosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Joseph Albright is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Albright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Mr. Albright is currently accepting new patients.

Kristen Albright, DPM, is a board-certified, board qualified foot and ankle surgeon. She joined The Foot Doctors of Santa Cruz County in 2022. Kristen is originally from Cleveland, Ohio where her family still lives. She moved out to Santa Cruz with her family in 2021 where her husband grew up.Kristen graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology. Here she played four years of varsity soccer- Go Streaks!Dr. Albright then went on to Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, where she earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.Following graduation, she completed her surgical residency with reconstructive rearfoot and ankle certification at Mercy Hospitals. Here she worked for major medical hospitals in the Cleveland area including The Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Health, Lake West and Metro Health Hospitals.Dr. Albright specialized in a wide range of complex Foot And Ankle pathologies, including Foot And Ankle surgery. She loves working with her patients in clinic, and prides herself on being passionate, caring, and knowledgeable. She takes the time to get to know each of her patients so she can provide the upmost care. Ms. Albright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, High Arch, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

My mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Mark Brenis is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Brenis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Freiberg's Disease, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Mr. Brenis is currently accepting new patients.

Wilson Lai is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

Jillene Costa is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Ms. Costa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Ms. Costa is currently accepting new patients.

Jon Nordgaard is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Nordgaard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Metatarsus Adductus, Tendinitis, and Hammer Toe. Mr. Nordgaard is currently accepting new patients.

Kathleen Halat is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Ms. Halat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Ms. Halat is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Blakeslee is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Blakeslee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis. Mr. Blakeslee is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Novick is a Nurse Practitioner in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Novick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Mr. Novick is currently accepting new patients.

Peggy Chen is a Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top area of expertise is Tendinitis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.