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  • Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 33 years of experience
  • Sutter Health Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center 2907 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  • (831) 477-2325

Brief Intro

Dr. Welle graduated from the Western Univ Health Sci College of Osteopathic Medicine of The Pacific in 1992. He works in Santa Cruz, CA and 2 other locations and specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Welle is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

American Sports Medicine Institute

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific - 1992

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Sutter Health Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center
  • 2907 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Sciatica
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Physical Therapy
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Hip Replacement
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Knee Arthroscopy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Western Health Advantage
  • HealthPartners
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
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  • Children's Hospital 18
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