Karl J. Christoffersen
Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

Dr. Karl J. Christoffersen

Orthopedics
CommonSpirit Health
PAMF - Orthopedics
2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
Santa Cruz, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
CommonSpirit Health
PAMF - Orthopedics
2907 Chanticleer Ave, 
Santa Cruz, CA 
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Overview

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

Graduate Institution
St. Louis University School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Southern California Medical Center
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Dominican Hospital
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Chinese Community Health
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

PAMF - Orthopedics
2907 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Call: 831-477-2325
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