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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tobias Yeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family 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.

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.

Inemesit Newsome is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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.

Peter Reynolds is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Capitola, California. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Joshua Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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.

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.

Faisal Mirza is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Watsonville, California. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Vertebroplasty.