The 20 Best Hip Replacement Doctors near aptos, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Hip Replacement near aptos, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Referral may be required

    OrthoNorCal, Inc

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

    Christian Heywood is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Capitola, California. Dr. Heywood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Heywood is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Heywood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    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 Hip Replacement. 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 Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. 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.

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    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2907 Chanticleer Avenue, Floor 1, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karl Christoffersen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Christoffersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Christoffersen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Christoffersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2907 Chanticleer Avenue, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Welle is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Welle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Welle is board certified in American Os Bd Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Welle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    7600 Old Dominion Ct Ste 1, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    PAMF - Oncology

    2850 Commercial Crossing, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Mollick is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mollick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mollick is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Mollick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Palliative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Dominican Hospital

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

    Tobias Yeh is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Family Medicine
    2025 Soquel Ave., Floor 2, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Hohn is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hohn is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hohn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nhat Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Depinder Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Melissa Z Lopez-Bermejo MD

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

    Melissa Lopez-Bermejo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Freedom, California. Dr. Lopez-Bermejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lopez-Bermejo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Leroy Mario Rasi MD A Medical Corporation

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

    Leroy Rasi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Freedom, California. Dr. Rasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Rasi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Health Partners

    1820 Main St, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kris Okumu is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Okumu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Okumu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Watsonville Community Hospital

    75 Neilson Street, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (8.2 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. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Rhabdomyolysis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hensel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement 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 Hip Replacement 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 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 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 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 aptos, 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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