--- title: "Dr. Shawna Riddle | Pediatrician in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Shawna Riddle, M.D. practices Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shawna-riddle-1046243390" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Shawna Riddle, M.D. ![Shawna Riddle, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/ui1CulRw1HExZU0-KMNJ6zWG6hA0fmUZko3cu9WCxIg/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(501 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Shawna Riddle, M.D. ## Pediatrics - New patients, please call for availability ## Internal Medicine - New patients, please call for availability [2980 El Rancho DriveSanta Cruz, CA 95060](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2980+El+Rancho+Drive+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95060+US) ## Schedule appointment [831-438-1430](tel:+18314381430) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shawna-riddle-1046243390#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shawna-riddle-1046243390#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shawna-riddle-1046243390#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shawna-riddle-1046243390#provider-services) ## About Dr. Riddle Languages English Gender Female Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care Dr. Riddle views her role as a consultant and partner in helping patients achieve their best long-term health and quality of life. She provides diagnostic and treatment expertise while empowering patients with the information they need to make informed healthcare decisions. Her dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics allows her to care for patients across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood, and she values the opportunity to manage both common and complex medical conditions. ### Professional highlights Dr. Riddle is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Alpha Omega Alpha, and a lifetime member of the American Medical Student Association. She earned a double major in Biology and British Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz, attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics training at the University of California, San Diego. She has been part of PAMF since 2010. ### Outside of medicine Dr. Riddle grew up on a farm in rural Northern California, where she spent much of her childhood horseback riding and swimming in the creek. Outside of Medicine, she enjoys scouting and traveling with her daughter, gardening, watercolor painting, reading, and spending time with friends and family. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Cincinnati College of Medicine **Internship:** University of California, San Diego **Residency:** University of California, San Diego ## Board certifications - Pediatrics - Board Certified - Internal Medicine - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Scotts Valley El Rancho Drive Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/scotts-valley-el-rancho-drive-center-1043247401) 2980 El Rancho Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2980+El+Rancho+Drive+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95060+US) [831-438-1430](tel:+18314381430) 831-438-2473 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 - Annual physical exam ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Internal medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/internal-medicine) - [Pediatric weight management program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-weight-management-program) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatrics%22%2C%22Internal+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Scotts+Valley+El+Rancho+Drive+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.03358500314233%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.02110016850843%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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