James D. Spiegel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Orthopedic Surgery
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ACL joint pathology, ACL reconstruction, Carpal tunnel release, Complex fractures of the forearm, Complex fractures of the wrist, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, Elbow arthroscopy, Elbow surgery, Hip replacement, Hip surgery, Hip tendon repair, Impingement syndrome, Knee arthroscopy
Affiliations
- Hospital Affiliations
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Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Orthopedic Surgery
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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University of Maryland, 1983
- Residency:
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University of California, Davis - School of Medicine, CA, 1984-1988
- Internship:
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University of California, Davis - School of Medicine, CA, 1983-1984
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
Community Activities
Team Physician, UCSC; Assistant Team Physician, Cabrillo College; Associate Clinical Professor (Emeritus 2010), UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Medical Center; Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American College of Surgeons; California Medical Association; California Orthopaedic Association; Santa Cruz County Medical Society
Personal Interests
Dr. Spiegel is married with three children. He enjoys cross country single-track mountain biking, hiking with family, history, PBS' Masterpiece Mystery, Yosemite (greatest place on earth!), and debating politics.
Philosophy of Care
Many orthopedic problems can be corrected or sufficiently quieted with exercises, diligent application of self-care, and wait / see. I often recommend non-surgical care first. I also want to keep people moving: Life is motion; motion is life. I am a "Sports Doctor" who does joint replacement (as I got older, so did my patients!).
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