Dr. Thomas J Welle D.O.
Orthopedist
2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95062About
Dr. Thomas Welle is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Welle specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Welle tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
College of Osteopathy of The Pacific 1992
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Professional Memberships
- Member Dr. Welle is the team physician for UCSC, Cabrillo Junior College, 6 high schools, and the NBA D-lea
Fellowships
- American Sports Medicine Institute, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
- American Sports Medical Institute
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