--- title: "Scott S. Merlo, PA-C | Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Scott S. Merlo, PA-C practices Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/scott-s-merlo-1046243125" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Scott S. Merlo, PA-C ![Scott S. Merlo, PA-C](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/-AL3C1xLU4JmuQgwC2s7nAmoyANKcWIrAyuvW4r9JMc/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Scott S. Merlo, PA‑C ## Orthopedic Surgery - New patients, please call for availability [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 [831-477-2325](tel:+18314772325) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/scott-s-merlo-1046243125#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/scott-s-merlo-1046243125#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/scott-s-merlo-1046243125#provider-services) ## About Scott S. Merlo, PA-C Languages English and Spanish Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Professional highlights Fellow member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Physicians Assistants, California Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Surgical P.A.s, NCCPA, USSSA Baseball, Santa Cruz Kelpstalkers (Free-dive club), IBSRC. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Mr. Merlo enjoys coaching youth baseball, free-diving and woodwork. ## Education and training **Licensure and certification:** NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant **Education:** St. Louis University School of Allied Health Professions Physician Assistant Program ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## 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) [831-477-2325](tel:+18314772325) 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 ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ## 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%22Orthopedic+Surgery%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+Santa+Cruz+Chanticleer+Center+%282907%29%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%3A36.98774714301574%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.97866458602827%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - ![Acelina Martinez](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/OsWN-EC_xSZp4ARNZRikU69tR4cNg-Rhoa5OhgY_jdQ/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Acelina Martinez, PA-C](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/acelina-martinez-1046231874) Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center 2907 Chanticleer Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95065 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2907+Chanticleer+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95065+US) [831-458-2325](tel:+18314582325) #### Orthopedic Surgery - New patients, please call for availability - ![Heather Bristol](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/ljW3-tqtVLJVOZ6liEDlnwmHzVOPEysCmQcy2cPvwKs/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Heather Bristol, P.A.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/heather-bristol-1046235589) Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2907) 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) [831-477-2325](tel:+18314772325) #### Orthopedic Surgery - New patients, please call for availability - ![J. 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