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Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD
3.6 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at L A Co Usc Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Christoffersen has experience treating conditions like Broken Arm, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Christoffersen received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Christoffersen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Arm
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Broken Arm
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Broken Arm
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Humerus Fracture
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Fracture
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    California Care Small Group HMO
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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
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    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2907 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 477-2325
  2. 2 Office
    2751 Research Park Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 458-5810
  3. 3 Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
    2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 477-2325

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christoffersen
3.6
Based on 13 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Jul 08, 2021
Compassionate and responsive. Diagnosis rotator cuff tendinitis so received a cortisone shot. Today he called to check in. Very appreciated
Mary — Jul 08, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • L A Co Usc Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Christoffersen's profile.

Dr. Christoffersen frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Arm, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA