Christian Heywood, MD Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
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Education
George Washington University School of Medicine – 2003
Residency
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Fellowship
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Kerlan – Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
As an orthopedic surgeon, I am a able to blend my interests in medicine, physics, and engineering with my passion for helping people. I am focused on the prevention and treatment of sports medicine injuries, and I enjoy working in partnership with my patients to help them recover and reach their goals. I believe in a whole-body approach to treatment and am dedicated to helping my patients not only achieve a full recovery, but also improve their overall body function and performance. Through my specialty training in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine injuries and conditions, I provide patients wth experienced, individualized non-surgical and surgical orthopedic care. Additionally, I specialize in total joint replacement procedures and the care and management of fractures.
When I’m not treating patients, I enjoy participating in medical missionary work, good food, good music, and good surf.
Please let me know if there is anything my staff and I can do to improve your experience at OrthoNorCal. I look forward to meeting you!
Professional Memberships & Recognitions
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- California Orthopaedic Association
Team Affiliations
- Aptos High School
- Soquel High School
Chelsea McGee PA-C
Chelsea sees patient in the clinic and assists Dr. Heywood with surgical procedures.
Physician’s Clinic Schedule
No events available!
Physician’s Locations
Capitola
Watsonville
Physician's Articles
Nicholas Abidi, MD & Christian Heywood, MD on Total Joint Replacement
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.

