The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors Near Me in aptos, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near aptos, CA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

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

    Chelsea Hendow is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Capitola, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hendow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hendow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2911 Chanticleer Avenue, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Marcus is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Tendinitis. Dr. Marcus is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Board Certified, Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Sports Medicine), Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pain Medicine), Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Pamf - Pmr

    2911 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Jan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Jan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Tendinitis, and Myositis. Dr. Jan is board certified in Sports Medicine - Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Board Certified . Dr. Jan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    PAMF - Neurosurgery

    1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Summa is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Summa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Summa is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Summa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    PAMF - Neurosurgery

    1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg F, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Blumenfeld is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Blumenfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Blumenfeld is board certified in Neurosurgery - Board Certified and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Blumenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Healthcare

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 360, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ciara Harraher is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Harraher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Harraher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Referral may be required

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

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

    Nicholas Abidi is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Capitola, California. Dr. Abidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Abidi is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Abidi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2911 Chanticleer Avenue, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaly Kao is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Herniated Disk, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Kao is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

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

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Ryan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Paraplegia, Scoliosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Ryan is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Neurosurgery

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 360, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seunggu Han is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Han is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Healthcare

    1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 360, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenli Waters is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Waters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Tumor, and Stroke. Dr. Waters is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Karam P. Asmaro, MD Private Practice

    1555 Soquel Drive, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Aramaic , Assyrian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karam Asmaro is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Asmaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Endoscopy. Dr. Asmaro is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Asmaro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    401 Saint Andrews Dr, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Martin is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 140, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Neudorf is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Neudorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Referral may be required

    E And D Nchekwube MD Inc

    5390 Little Uvas Rd, 
    Morgan Hill, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emeka Nchekwube is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Morgan Hill, California. Dr. Nchekwube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Stroke.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Stenosis?

    Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina) where spinal nerves leave the spinal column.

    When should I see a Spinal Stenosis doctor near aptos, 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 Spinal Stenosis doctor near aptos, 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 Spinal Stenosis doctors near aptos, 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 Spinal Stenosis doctors near aptos, 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 Spinal Stenosis doctor near aptos, 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 Spinal Stenosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis doctor near aptos, 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis doctors near aptos, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Stenosis 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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