Always very honest and polite. Referred me to another doctor in his practise when he found my case…read moreneeded a little more work. I appreciate his humility, his businesslike attitude, and continual willingness to figure it out. He's not the warm fuzzy type but he is a very professional person.

Great doctor that knows what he is doing. Easy to communicate with, caring and respectful. The…read morepeople at the front desk are very nice as well. An overall good environment and great doctor.

Adam is an amazing person and doctor. He is always very supportive and makes time for you. Molly,…read moreoffice manager/rn is just as wonderful. I feel very fortunate and grateful to have found them!

Santa Cruz DPC is awesome. Dr. Yarme has the elusive 1-2 punch of competence and compassion that is…read morehard to find in doctors these days. He is open to discussing my ideas for treatment, but will tell me in a respectful way when he doesn't believe something is in my best interest, like a wise owl guarding over my health and well-being, looking out for the long term risk/benefit to any approach. He also really cares about me as an individual, and works hard to help me towards my goals. Adam was my doctor in my high school years, and when I moved back to the area, I knew who to go to when I was having some health issues. A real family doctor, he identified my dad's cancer, and supported him through the acute years of chemo after setting him up with a great oncologist. My dad is stable and healthy a decade later. He also treated my grandma (nonny) and came to the bedside of her hospice room during those last days of her long life, sharing stories, laughing with us. He's made a big positive impact on my family.

Being investigated by Medicare.. This office has been paid 3 times for one appt. Once by me (as…read morerequested to pay prior to first visit and promised to be refunded by doctor via Medicare - I used AMEX and have shown statement to office.) Then Medicare refunds and office keeps refund (according to MedCare Billing) (since mid Dec, appt was Nov 18) and third time he charges Medicare again and this I learn from my online Medicare notes sent to me. I like clever acts but not at the people's expense. It is 1 year to the day, since the car crash that totaled my car and body. Medicare is helping me. THX. (dr office has not answered a text in over a month. Amazing)

Dr.Fischer is very knowledgeable, skilled and has helped me greatly. I had neck and head pain from…read morea car accident many decades ago. He worked on the pain and it has never returned and it's been a few years. He listens carefully, is compassionate and and careful. I highly recommend him.

Tom is a consummate professional in all aspects of the business. His greatest skill is the ability…read moreto listen. His bedside manner is unmatched and his communication skills are top notch! Tom is very patient and detailed in his explanation of the procedure both pre-op and post-op. When we needed his advice after the operation he was always there to answer the phone. Caring, knowledgable, re-assuring, kind and gracious Tom really goes the extra mile to make sure you are well cared for and understand the procedure. Completed a meniscectomy for my wife and a meniscal repair for my son.

I had a frozen shoulder, my second in the last 10 years. MRI confirmed the Dx. Two weeks prior to…read morethis post I had the arthroscopy with MUA (manipulation under anesthesia). After the nerve block wore off I had and still do have a great deal of pain. I never had a lot of contact with Dr. Welle himself - some pre op, the day of surgery, and a post op. I believe everything's gone to plan. Everything was explained by him personally as well as two PAs. The way I see it working at Sutter is the physicians do the surgical procedures while the PAs manage the cases - communications, Rx, meet with the patients. For example, the PA issued a nausea patch to wear behind my ear 2 days prior and the day prior to surgery. Anesthesia makes me nauseous and I had that experience this past November for bladder surgery. The PA manages my pain meds and has written the Rx for them. Any questions I have gone to the Sutter portal and communicate directly to the PA. Like I said, Dr Welle himself has had several meetings with me for Q&As. No problems. No attitude problems, no communication problems, and so forth. This was my 3rd orthopedic experience on myself and 6th orthopedic experience overall between myself and other immediate members of my family. I had no problems at all. I had and still do have complete trust in Dr. Welle and his staff. If you understand how Sutter works then things go smoothly and as expected. Use the Sutter communication portal (MyHealthOnline.org. or something like that) after you've become an established patient and they respond within a reasonable time.

I showed up a bit earlier than my scheduled time and was seen pretty close to it which I didn't…read moreexpect. The front desk people were welcoming and gave clear directions. The room where I waited was clean and organized, and they had some calming music playing which helped a bit. The assistant asked some questions and wrote down the responses while explaining a couple of things to expect. They seemed attentive and aware of what was going on around them. The doctor came in and had a calm tone which made it easier to explain things. We talked about a few recent changes I've been feeling and they made a few notes while asking clarifying questions. They didn't seem in a rush and actually waited for my full answer before speaking again. They shared some insights and what might be affecting my situation. I liked that they didn't claim to have all the answers right away and left room for follow up. It was a solid experience and the people working there gave off a respectful attitude without being too formal.

Really glad Dr. Bergren is still practicing. He is the nicest, friendliest doctor you could hope…read morefor. New Scotts Valley office is a step up as well. I've had some paperwork issues with his staff in the past, but not this visit. Definitely recommend.

Dr Christoffersen is the best! If you are in need of hip replacement, he's very experienced,…read moreknowledgeable and his team of professionals is first rate! Excellent patient care from beginning to end. He was a blessing. He took the time to listen and explained in laymen's terms what to expect regarding surgery on hip replacement and the extreme importance of followup with physical therapy as well as occupational therapy. My husband felt empowered knowing he didn't go through it blindly and all questions were answered clearly. Successful surgeries, Excellent Doctor and compassionate team were the perfect combination. We were very fortunate to have Dr Christoffersen talent and experience restore mobility and able to live a pain free life again.

I went to Dr. Christoffersen for a hip replacement. A colleague in his department referred me to…read morehim. I had an x-ray taken about 6 months before that showed my cartilage was very thin in the area. I had a steroid shot that helped for several weeks by his colleague. My pain had gotten really bad radiating to my knee and down from my hip. Dr. Christophersen said that pain in my knee and down wasn't associated with the hip which isn't true. He wanted me to get another opinion and I would have to go over the hill to the San Jose area to a doctor, I was already in so much pain, He didn't seem to care. His colleague thankfully gave me the name of an orthopedic surgeon from Golden State Medical Group in Capitola. Each time you see a doctor it takes a month to get an appointment, This Dr. took an x'ray. In a month he scheduled me for hip replacement surgery. He also did the anterior approach with is a much quicker recovery than the posterior approach which Dr. Christoffersen performs. Its been four months and I am back at Zumba with little pain. I am thankful to have been sent to this doctor by his colleague. I really felt like Dr. Christophersen had no sympathy for my pain. He could have taken another x-ray and seen it was deteriorating. If you are having hip surgery go to Golden State. I was able to cross over from Palo Alto Medical foundation, thankfully!

Dr. Klein was welcoming, and professional as he explained what was happening with my hand & wrist…read more He offered suggestions & options for relief & improvement. Highly recommend.

Having lived and worked in SC for over forty years, retired from UCSC five years ago I now have UC…read moreMedicare Choice a Medicare Advantage program. The old guy now refuses to see me after having worked on my hands broken bones several times over the years. DONT LET THIS GUY CUT YOU!!! Wont take any responsibility for his work.

Dr.Ryan is a kind dr. Very thorough in explaining my situation so i understand what exactly is…read moregoing on. During my procedure he was gentle and made sure my comfort came first. Ive seen a lot of drs and hes def in my top.

After several years back and forth with the other "pain" doctor in town-…read moreWhat a breadth of fresh air! I was actually responded to and given an immediate appointment, where I was in for an epideral injection within a week!!- Unheard of from the other horribly run office in Capitola!