It is health that is real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver.

-Mahatma Gandhi

Success is Where Preparation and Opportunity Meet

-Bobby Unser

Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again.

-Bob Feller

Our Team

The orthopedic surgeons of OrthoNorCal are specially trained to treat a multitude of orthopedic conditions of the bone, joint, and muscle.

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Specialties

From spine to ankle, total joint replacement to pediatrics and sports medicine, our team of orthopedic specialists provide you with the advanced, individualized care that you deserve.

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Locations

We are conveniently located in four major areas in Northern California – Capitola, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and Watsonville. We are proud to be serving patients in Northern California.

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Patient Portal

Access your health information safely and securely online in our Patient Portal system. You can book appointments, request medication refills and view your medical records all in one place.

OrthoNorCal News

Nicholas Abidi, MD & Christian Heywood, MD on Total Joint Replacement

Jan 14, 2019

Considering Total Joint Replacement? Come hear Nicholas Abidi, MD & Christian Heywood, MD in the Education Center at Dominican Hospital on Thursday, January 17th, from 6-730 PM. Call 831-457-7034 to register. Click the flyer to enlarge for further details.

Jeffrey Kanel, MD, MS First to Use Latest Scoliosis Technology in Northern California

Jan 10, 2019

Safe & Effective for Pediatrics 3D Printed Guidance System for Pedicle Screws for Treatment of Scoliosis The Award-Winning FIREFLY provides a pre-surgical plan concierge that is created using a three-dimensional, exact replica of the patient's spine. The 3D printed...

Kevin Murray, MD, Team Physician for USA Hockey WJAC Wins Gold!

Dec 20, 2018

Last week, Dr. Murray traveled to Alberta, Canada for the USA Hockey World Junior A Championship as the Team Physician. After playing their hearts out, the team's hard work paid off and they won Gold on Sunday, December 16! Dr. Murray not only won a Gold medal as a...

Sandeep Gidvani, MD Speaks on the North American Spine Society (NASS) “Ask the Experts” Panel

Dec 4, 2018

Dr. Gidvani was invited to speak at the last NASS meeting in Los Angeles. This panel is titled "Ask the Experts: Ideal Treatment for a Symptomatic Grade I/II L4-5 Spondylolisthesis." View the panel discussion below:

Dr. Abidi on Stanford Football Player, Bryce Love’s Ankle Injury

Nov 21, 2018

"Nicholas Abidi of OrthoNorCal said it takes more than immobilizing the ankle with medical tape because rushers 'are literally exploding through and carrying people.'” As college football players approach graduation, playing in the NFL is a common dream....

Richard Rothman, MD of the Rothman Institute Passes Away at 81

Oct 25, 2018

Richard Rothman, MD "...founded the Institute that bears his name in 1970 with only four employees in one office. Since that time Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has grown into a regional, national, and international orthopaedic destination with almost 200 physicians in...

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Why we do it

Passion

Our mission is to provide you with the highest level of care and compassion you deserve in a personalized setting, while helping you get back to what’s most important to you.

Accessibility

With four state-of-the-art office locations, our doctors see patients in Capitola, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and Watsonville. We also offer a secure online patient portal for communications and providing access to your medical records from the comfort of your own home.

Expertise

OrthoNorCal offers specialists to cover surgical and non-surgical expertise for all areas of the body as well as imaging experts and Worker’s Compensation / Occupational Health Specialists.

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