Santa Cruz county, CA

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Santa Cruz County, California[edit | edit source]

  • Santa Cruz County is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 273,213. The county seat is Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz County comprises the Santa Cruz–Watsonville, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area. The county is on the California Central Coast, south of the San Francisco Bay Area region.

Healthcare in Santa Cruz County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Santa Cruz County is a vital part of the community, providing a wide range of services to residents. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities, each offering a variety of services to meet the diverse needs of the community.

Dominican Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Dominican Hospital is a hospital operated by Dignity Health and located in Santa Cruz. It is a certified Chest Pain Center and STEMI Receiving center, and it also features a Certified Stroke Center. The hospital has 222 beds and offers a wide range of services including emergency care, diagnostic testing, and surgical services.

Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center[edit | edit source]

  • Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center is a part of the Sutter Health network. It offers a variety of services including maternity care, surgery, and women's health services. The center is known for its family-centered approach to maternity care and its commitment to patient safety and quality.

Santa Cruz Community Health Centers[edit | edit source]

  • Santa Cruz Community Health Centers is a network of community health centers that provide comprehensive, quality healthcare services to the Santa Cruz community. The centers offer a range of services including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental care, and behavioral health services.

Watsonville Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Watsonville Community Hospital is an acute care facility in Watsonville, offering a range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is known for its commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Public Health in Santa Cruz County[edit | edit source]

  • The Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency provides a wide range of public health services to the community, including disease prevention and control, emergency medical services, and environmental health services. The agency is committed to promoting health and wellness in the community and protecting the public from health threats.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Santa Cruz County is comprehensive and diverse, with a range of facilities and services available to meet the needs of the community. From hospitals and surgery centers to community health centers and public health services, residents of Santa Cruz County have access to high-quality healthcare services.

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Primary Care Santa Cruz county, CA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Andrews Kenneth 1669790317 M Other 2007 Family Practice 7600 Old Dominion Ct Aptos CA 95003 8314586200
Andrews Kenneth 1669790317 M Other 2007 Family Practice 550 S Green Valley Rd Watsonville CA 95076 8314585865
Bayaca Francis 1427067768 MD M Other 2001 Family Practice 30 Brennan St Watsonville CA 95076 8317680220
Bedolla Rocha Elisabeth 1962864710 F University Of Washington School Of Medicine 2016 Family Practice 45 Neilson St Watsonville CA 95076 8317288250
Bergren John 1023110301 M University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine 1991 Family Practice 13350 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek CA 95006 8313386491
Bergren John 1023110301 M University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine 1991 Family Practice 1595 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz CA 95065
Brown Danessa 1053514109 F Saint Louis University School Of Medicine 2006 Family Practice Scotts Valley CA 95066
Chang Stephanie 1215591177 F Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University 2019 Family Practice Santa Cruz CA 95060
Chen Robert 1003929720 M Other 1997 Family Practice 528 Capitola Ave Capitola CA 95010 8314751630
Chen Robert 1003929720 M Other 1997 Family Practice 1595 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz CA 95065

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Santa Cruz county, CA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brian Bateman 1760511257 M Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons 2006 Anesthesiology 300 Pasteur Dr Stanford CA 95065 6507234000
Choudhury Nazia 1144307919 F Other 2001 Anesthesiology Santa Cruz CA 95065
Dalal Aparna 1700032729 F Other 1997 Anesthesiology Santa Cruz CA 95065
Drew Benjamin 1275913766 M Harvard Medical School 2015 Anesthesiology Watsonville CA 95076
Ferguson Lisa 1093868283 MD F West Virginia University School Of Medicine 1990 Anesthesiology Santa Cruz CA 95065
Mace Jeffrey 1861484511 M University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 1975 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Freedom CA 95019
Albridge Kim 1699842310 F Stanford University School Of Medicine 1990 Dermatology Santa Cruz CA 95065
Bijan Dowlati 1346297108 MD M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 1998 Dermatology 824 E Carson St Carson CA 95073 3108309706
Shields Molly 1952302556 MD F Tulane University School Of Medicine 1996 Dermatology Suite E Santa Cruz CA 95065
Charles Mitchell 1811216708 M Other 2010 Diagnostic Radiology 38 Camino Real Rancho Mirage CA 95062 3152347600

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Albano Anabel 1336335611 F Other 2007 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Suite 201 Freedom CA 95019
Ayer Kristin 1265402093 F University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine 1993 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Santa Cruz CA 95065
Fromm Leora 1023160132 F Other 1997 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Suite 7 Santa Cruz CA 95065
Giancaspro Kimberly 1437399151 F University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine 2021 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) 1505 Soquel Dr Suite 1 Santa Cruz CA 95065 8314655440
Ivan Baylosis 1699299073 M Other 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 400 N Pepper Ave Colton CA 95065 9095802440
Bostrom Bjorn 1942598727 M Life Chiropractic College - West 2011 Chiropractic Suite 102 Santa Cruz CA 95062
Cartwright James 1568548626 M Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale 1989 Chiropractic Santa Cruz CA 95062
Gabay Steven 1528236742 M Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale 1985 Chiropractic Santa Cruz CA 95062
Gray Brendan 1659783231 M Life Chiropractic College 2013 Chiropractic Aptos CA 95003
Handloff Bruce 1336210558 M Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale 1984 Chiropractic Capitola CA 95010

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