Dr. Etcheson is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, with specialized expertise in hand, wrist, and upper extremity care. She completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and an advanced fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

Her areas of focus include fracture care, nerve compression (carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome), sports and overuse injuries, joint replacement, and complex upper extremity conditions, including nerve and tendon injuries, ligament reconstruction, boutonniere deformity, and total elbow arthroplasty. She is passionate about community-based medicine and is excited to bring her expertise to the Watsonville and Santa Cruz areas.

Dr. Etcheson is now accepting new patients, with priority scheduling available for acute injuries.