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

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The 20 Best Necrosis Doctors near Santa Cruz, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Necrosis near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Neil Sawhney
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    PAMF - Cardiology

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

    Neil Sawhney is a Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sawhney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Sawhney is currently accepting new patients.

    Bilal Shafi
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology | Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Cardiology | Thoracic Surgery

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Santa Cruz

    1667 Dominican Way, Ste C 2nd Fl, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bilal Shafi is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Shafi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Shafi is currently accepting new patients.

    Ryan Brandt
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    PAMF - Cardiology

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

    Ryan Brandt is a Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brandt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jay A. Johnson
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Cardiovascular Associates Of Santa Cruz

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 220, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I think it is very important to listen to patients and understand their concerns and answer all of their questions. My treatment recommendations are evidence-based, follow national and international practice guidelines and are tailored to each patient's needs. I have a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and draw from any and all branches of health care. While pharmacological therapy is sometimes the best choice, I always prefer to treat without medications when there are safe, effective and proven alternatives. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Rajinder Singh
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Cardiovascular Associates Of Santa Cruz

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 220, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Individualized and compassionate care. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angioplasty.

    Prachi A. Jog
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    PAMF Nephrology

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

    Prachi Jog is a Nephrologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Jog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Jog is currently accepting new patients.

    William R. Raffo
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    PAMF Nephrology

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

    William Raffo is a Nephrologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Raffo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Raffo is currently accepting new patients.

    Anthony Sturzu
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    PAMF - Cardiology

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

    Anthony Sturzu is a Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sturzu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Sturzu is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian J. Waddle
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Monterey Bay

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Waddlehas broad surgical experience and specializes in minimally invasive surgery includingadvanced laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, endoscopy and DaVinci robotic surgery. Dr. Waddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Jessica S. Santillano
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Surgical Associates Monterey Bay

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Santillano completed her undergraduate training at Penn State University and pre-medical studies at Harvard University.  She entered Temple University School of Medicine after serving in the US Peace Corps, where she volunteered as a Health Educator in Ecuador, South America. She completed her surgical internship and residency at Temple University Hospital in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Santillano has broad surgical experience and specializes in minimally invasive surgery including advanced laparoscopy and DaVinci robotic surgery. She is an expert in diseases of the breast, performing surgery for both benign and cancerous lesions. Dr. Santillano is fluent in Spanish, se habla español. She joined the Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay in 2014.As a Physician, I believe: Patients should be treated as I want my family to be treated. Trust. Respect. Patients have a right to be informed of risks, benefits and alternatives to treatment. As a General Surgeon, I believe: It is a privledge to know my patients inside and out, literally. Surgery should be done only when necessary and the benefit outweighs the risk. Tests, whether x-rays or bloodwork, should be done to clarify or improve diagnosis and/or treatment options. I love what I do!. Dr. Santillano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Victor Ochoa
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Associates Of Santa Cruz

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 220, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ochoa is a Harvard graduate originally from the Monterey Bay area. He went to medical school at Dartmouth, completed his medical residency training at Yale University, and attended UCSF for his Cardiology training. Dr. Ochoa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Maritina S. Rodriguez
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Nephrology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 110, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maritina Rodriguez is a Nephrologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Thanh N. Vu
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thanh Vu is a licensed medical professional who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Yingwei Qi
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Why I Became a Medical Provider:I had the privilege of studying and working at some of the best hospitals in China and the United States and was inspired by the doctors there. Also, I wanted to pursue a line of work that is meaningful every day.Personal Interests and Hobbies:Cooking, bikingProvide every patient with the care that we would want for our own loved ones. Dr. Qi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis.

    Rami A. Dakkuri
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    PAMF - General Surgery

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

    Rami Dakkuri is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Dakkuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Dakkuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Kathleen M. Hertzer
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2911 Chanticleer Avenue, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Hertzer is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hertzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Colostomy. Dr. Hertzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew F. Hansman
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2911 Chanticleer Avenue, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hansman is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hansman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hansman is currently accepting new patients.

    Jedediah L. Wheeler
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    1820 41st Ave, Suite D, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    It is my job to be an advocate and a voice for my little patients, to give them the best chance at a healthy and safe life. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Acne, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Group -Dominican

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Keet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Keet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Keet is currently accepting new patients.

    Daryl Nounnan
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Family Medicine

    Westside Center Urgent Care

    1301 Mission Street, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Nounnan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Nounnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Chronic Cough, Contact Dermatitis, and Lymphangitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Necrosis?

    Necrosis is the death of body tissue. It occurs when too little blood flows to the tissue. This can be from injury, infection, radiation, or chemicals. Necrosis cannot be reversed.

    When large areas of tissue die due to a lack of blood supply, the condition is called gangrene.

    Necrosis is often a medical emergency, especially if the area of tissue death is increasing rapidly.

    When should I see a Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Necrosis 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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