--- title: "Dr. Thomas J. Welle | Orthopedist in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Thomas J. Welle, D.O. practices Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thomas-j-welle-1046242923" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Thomas J. Welle, D.O. ![Thomas J. Welle, D.O.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/unMJ_qmOFYYZaK67UXyGXYc_XQrxlmiweUkH-biFP-c/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(439 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Thomas J. Welle, D.O. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Sports Medicine - 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 [831-316-4525](tel:+18313164525) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thomas-j-welle-1046242923#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thomas-j-welle-1046242923#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thomas-j-welle-1046242923#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thomas-j-welle-1046242923#provider-services) ## About Dr. Welle Languages English Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I believe that when a patient sees an orthopedic physician, the patient can obtain the best possible results if the patient has a realistic, sensible perspective and understands the need for patient personal responsibility to act on the information received and to diligently do the exercises and treatment prescribed. I enjoy educating my patients and providing to them handout information in non-medical jargon. For many musculoskeletal problems, my philosophy is to emphasize the use of non-surgical measures and to wait for healing before considering surgery. Many muscle, tendon, joint and bone (non-emergency) problems are "self limited." This means that there is no irreversible harm that will be done by waiting — if the problem worsens later, it would have worsened later anyway. I have found that patients benefit from obtaining a diagnosis and non-surgical treatment by a non-surgeon physician (such as primary, physiatrist, sports medicine or rheumatologist) before presenting their problem for consideration from a surgeon. These non-surgical physicians will use the many necessary non-surgical methods that should be tried before considering surgery. My surgical approach emphasizes three aspects: multi-modal pain control (coordinating anesthesia/anesthesiologist techniques before and during the operation — as well as multi-modal pain control techniques post-operatively), reduced tissue trauma surgical techniques (known also as minimally invasive surgery), and patient responsibility (recognition that the after surgery care is just as important as what occurs in the operating room). Having been the team physician for U.C. Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College for many years, I emphasize a "sports medicine" approach for recovery to all of my patients. ### Professional highlights Dr. Welle is the team physician for UCSC, Cabrillo Junior College, six high schools and the NBA D-league Santa Cruz Warriors basketball team. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, my wife and I very involved with family and sports. My oldest son, Cole, plays basketball for the University of California, Berkeley. My daughter Karsen, is a senior in high school looking to play volleyball or row crew in college. My next son Blake is a sophomore in high school and well on his way to follow in his brother’s footsteps. My youngest, Chase, is in fourth grade and loves every sport imaginable. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Western University of Health Sciences, formerly College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific **Internship:** Ohio University at Grandview Hospital, OH **Residency:** Ohio University at Grandview Hospital, OH **Fellowship:** American Sports Medicine Institute, Arthroscopic Surgery & Sports Medicine Fellowship ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz ### 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 [Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center](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) [831-316-4525](tel:+18313164525) 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 - Arthritis of the Hip and Knee - Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization & labral repair - Articular Cartilage Restoration - Cartilage Implantation and Transfer - Cartilage restoration - Elbow arthroscopy - Fracture care - Knee arthroscopy - Knee ligament reconstruction and realignment - Knee surgery - Knee Tendon Repair - Meniscus repair - Microfracture Surgery - [Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Non-Surgical Management of Orthopedic Problems - Reconstructive surgery - Rotator cuff surgery - Shoulder arthroscopy - Shoulder surgery - Shoulder Tendon Repair - Sports injury prevention ### Conditions - ACL tear - Arthritis of the knee - Bicep tendonitis - Cartilage Diseases - [Complex Hand and Wrist Injuries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hand-wrist-elbow) - Dislocated shoulder - Inflammatory arthritis in the hip - Injured Rotator Cuff - Knee disorders - Meniscal Injury - Osteochondral Defects - Overuse Injuries - Periarticular Fractures - Radiculitis - Rotator cuff tear - [Shoulder disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/shoulder) - Shoulder impingement syndrome - Shoulder labral tear - Superior Labral Tear from Anterior to Posterior - Trauma - Women's foot health ### Reasons for visit - Adolescent Athletes - Pediatric Sports Medicine - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) - Women's Sports Medicine ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) - 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