The 20 Best Bursitis Doctors Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

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The 20 Best Bursitis Doctors near Santa Cruz, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Bursitis near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Nicholas A. Abidi
    Distinguished in Bursitis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Bursitis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    4140 Jade St, Ste 100, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Christian Heywood
    Advanced in Bursitis
    Advanced in Bursitis

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    4140 Jade St, Ste 100, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Eric A. Hohn
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I became interested in medicine because I wanted to serve my community by making people better. As an avid surfer, I understand the tremendous benefits sports and activities can have on a person's life. I also have had first-hand knowledge of the unique demands of athletes. I chose orthopedic surgery because I am able to improve patients' musculoskeletal conditions allowing them to return to the activities they enjoy.I believe in individualized care through comprehensive evaluation and patient-specific treatment. I educate my patients regarding the diagnostic process, their unique problem, their treatment options and recovery. Central to my approach is my firm belief that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions about their treatment and can help guide the diagnostic and treatment process. I employ both non-surgical and operative approaches using leading techniques to provide my patients with the best orthopedic care possible. Dr. Hohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Brent D. Culver
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Rheumatology

    PAMF - Rheumatology

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Culver is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Culver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Culver is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew Ryan
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Paraplegia, Scoliosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Karl J. Christoffersen
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    PAMF - Orthopedics

    2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Thomas J. Welle
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    PAMF - Orthopedics

    2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Welle is currently accepting new patients.

    Chelsea Hendow
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    4140 Jade St, Ste 100, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Santa Cruz Rheumatology

    1505 Soquel Dr, Ste 9, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thaila Ramanujam is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ramanujam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Ramanujam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    PAMF - Orthopedics

    2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Matthew M. Reimert
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    PAMF - Rheumatology

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Reimert is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Reimert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis.

    Daniel B. Marcus
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Pamf - Pmr

    2911 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Marcus is a Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    PAMF - Rheumatology

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Petrocelli is a Rheumatologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Petrocelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics

    Leroy Mario Rasi MD A Medical Corporation

    276 Green Valley Rd, 
    Freedom, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Care Philosophy. Dr. Rasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Bursitis?

    Bursitis is the swelling and irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between muscles, tendons, and bones.

    When should I see a Bursitis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Bursitis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Bursitis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Bursitis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Bursitis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Bursitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bursitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Bursitis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Bursitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Bursitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Bursitis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bursitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Bursitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bursitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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