The 20 Best Hip Replacement Doctors near Watsonville, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Hip Replacement near Watsonville, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Leroy Mario Rasi MD A Medical Corporation

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

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

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Melissa Z Lopez-Bermejo MD

    243 Green Valley Rd, Ste D, 
    Freedom, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cebuano, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Lopez is an Internal Medicine provider in Freedom, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Coastal Health Partners

    1820 Main St, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kris Okumu is an Orthopedics provider in Watsonville, California. Dr. Okumu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

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    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Family Medicine

    Watsonville Community Hospital

    75 Neilson Street, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Hensel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Hensel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Rhabdomyolysis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hensel is currently accepting new patients.

    Christian Heywood
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    4140 Jade St, Ste 100, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (12.2 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Nicholas A. Abidi
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    4140 Jade St, Ste 100, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (12.2 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Chelsea Hendow
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

    4140 Jade St, Ste 100, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (12.2 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 Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Replacement.

    Karl J. Christoffersen
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    PAMF - Orthopedics

    2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.4 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 Hip Replacement. 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 Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    PAMF - Orthopedics

    2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.4 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 Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Welle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    PAMF - Orthopedics

    2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.4 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 Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Spiegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hematology | Oncology

    PAMF - Oncology

    2850 Commercial Crossing, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mollick is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mollick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Endoscopy and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine

    Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Inemesit Newsome is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Ascites, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Palliative Medicine

    Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tobias Yeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hip Replacement?

    Hip joint replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with a man-made joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.

    When should I see a Hip Replacement doctor near Watsonville, 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 Hip Replacement doctor near Watsonville, 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 Hip Replacement doctors near Watsonville, 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 Hip Replacement doctors near Watsonville, 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 Hip Replacement doctor near Watsonville, 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 Hip Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement doctor near Watsonville, 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 Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement doctors near Watsonville, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hip Replacement 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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