--- title: "Dr. James D. Spiegel | Orthopedist in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. James D. Spiegel, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-spiegel-1046236555" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. James D. Spiegel, M.D. ![James D. Spiegel, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/K881i8huYR_0E4-hOcHO041CqwguUG1MhOMl9cTxV1c/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # James D. Spiegel, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients [2907 Chanticleer Avenue1st FloorSanta Cruz, CA 95065](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2907+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) ## Schedule appointment [831-477-2375](tel:+18314772375) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-spiegel-1046236555#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-spiegel-1046236555#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-james-d-spiegel-1046236555#provider-services) ## About Dr. Spiegel Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to 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!). ### Professional highlights 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. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, 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. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Maryland **Internship:** University of California, Davis **Residency:** University of California, Davis ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz ## Care locations [Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2907)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/santa-cruz-chanticleer-center-2907-1043246623) 2907 Chanticleer Avenue 1st Floor Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2907+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-477-2375](tel:+18314772375) 831-477-2380 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery - Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization & labral repair - Carpal tunnel release - Elbow arthroscopy - Elbow surgery - [Hip replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip-replacement) - Hip surgery - Hip Tendon Repair - Knee arthroscopy - Knee ligament reconstruction and realignment - [Knee replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee-replacement) - Knee surgery - Knee Tendon Repair - Meniscus repair - Microfracture Surgery - [Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Peripheral Nerve Surgery - Rotator cuff surgery - Shoulder arthroscopy - [Shoulder Replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder-replacement) - Shoulder Tendon Repair - Trigger finger release ### Conditions - ACL tear - Broken arm - De Quervain Tenosynovitis - Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome - Knee disorders - Malunion of Fracture - Scaphoid Fracture - Scaphoid Non-Union - Shoulder impingement syndrome - Superior Labral Tear from Anterior to Posterior - Trauma - [Wrist fractures](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hand-wrist-elbow) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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