Coastal Healthcare

Coastal Healthcare With four locations in Watsonville, we provide advanced primary and specialty care

Coastal Healthcare is a multispecialty medical clinic operated by the Pajaro Valley Health Care District, proudly serving Santa Cruz County and its surrounding communities.

đź‘‹ Looking for a new primary care doctor? Tired of waiting months just to get an appointment?We're accepting new patients...
04/10/2026

đź‘‹ Looking for a new primary care doctor? Tired of waiting months just to get an appointment?

We're accepting new patients now with no long waits and a compassionate care team that's here for you. We accept Medicare and most insurances, and if you're not sure about yours, just give us a call. Our front desk will help you figure it out.

đź“Ť 99 Airport Blvd, Freedom, CA 95019
đź“ž 831-724-7521
đź”— mycoastalhealthcare.com



Adult vaccines aren't just for flu season — and a lot of adults are behind on ones they didn't even know they needed.Shi...
04/03/2026

Adult vaccines aren't just for flu season — and a lot of adults are behind on ones they didn't even know they needed.

Shingles. Pneumonia. Tetanus. Tdap. At Coastal Healthcare, we can check your immunization status and get you current in a single visit. No referral required. No long wait.

We make it easy because your health shouldn't have to be complicated.

đź“… Schedule a vaccine check: https://mycoastalhealthcare.com/services/primary-care/

Watsonville Community Hospital

You don’t have to leave Watsonville to get advanced surgical care.At Coastal Healthcare, Dr. Rob Allen, provides special...
03/27/2026

You don’t have to leave Watsonville to get advanced surgical care.

At Coastal Healthcare, Dr. Rob Allen, provides specialized care in bariatric surgery, helping patients who have struggled for years with weight and related health conditions explore real, evidence-based options.

For many patients, the biggest barriers aren’t the condition. It’s:
• Not knowing surgery is an option
• Assuming it’s unaffordable
• Thinking they need to travel out of the area

The truth is:
Advanced, minimally invasive care is available right here in your community.

Bariatric surgery is not just about weight loss. It can help improve or even resolve conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea, with safety profiles comparable to other common procedures.

Schedule a consultation today: https://mycoastalhealthcare.com/




Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early, but you have to get screened. If your provider has recommended ...
03/20/2026

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early, but you have to get screened. If your provider has recommended a colonoscopy or surgical consult, Coastal Healthcare's surgical team is here to walk you through every step.

Request a surgical consult: https://mycoastalhealthcare.com/



This Women's History Month, we are naming a problem too many women already know.Getting in to see a Women's Health provi...
03/13/2026

This Women's History Month, we are naming a problem too many women already know.

Getting in to see a Women's Health provider in Santa Cruz County can take months. In the meantime, women experiencing perimenopause, the fatigue, the brain fog, the mood shifts, the sleep disruption, the irregular cycles, are showing up to primary care appointments and leaving without answers. These symptoms are real, they are diagnosable, and they are treatable. But only if your provider knows what to look for.

Dr. Ravago and Shannon Clasen, NP the Coastal Healthcare Primary Care team recently completed specialized training on perimenopause so that you do not have to fight to be believed. You can come in, describe what you are experiencing, and be met by a provider who is prepared to help.

You should not have to wait months for a specialist appointment to get answers. We are ready now.

Book a Primary Care appointment, NOW TAKING NEW PATIENTS: https://www.mycoastalhealthcare.com/



Meet Dr. Rob Allen, Coastal Healthcare’s new General, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgeon joining us in January 2026 and we c...
12/04/2025

Meet Dr. Rob Allen, Coastal Healthcare’s new General, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgeon joining us in January 2026 and we couldn’t be more excited!

If you’ve been dealing with heartburn that won’t quit, a hernia that’s slowing you down, gallbladder pain, or you’re exploring weight-loss surgery options, Dr. Allen brings advanced minimally invasive and robotic expertise to help you feel better with less downtime.

He’s also near-fluent in Spanish and known for being warm, approachable, and easy to talk to about even the not-so-fun stomach issues.

Now accepting new patients for 2026
65 Nielson St., Watsonville
831-768-6266

Welcome to the Central Coast, Dr. Allen our community is lucky to have you!

Say hello to Coastal Healthcare’s newest Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Etcheson!If you’ve got hand, wrist, elbow, sho...
12/04/2025

Say hello to Coastal Healthcare’s newest Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Etcheson!

If you’ve got hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or ankle pain or something just doesn’t feel right after an injury she’s here to help.

Carpal tunnel acting up?
Shoulder feeling crunchy?
Ankle not bouncing back after that “one step off the curb”?
Dr. Etcheson can take care of it.

NOW accepting new patients
1820 Main St., Watsonville
831-728-4227

Originally from Cupertino, she’s back on the West Coast and excited to care for our community.

Three weeks into retirement Dr Frank Ravago decided to return to medicine to tackle our region’s doctor shortage.Having ...
10/14/2025

Three weeks into retirement Dr Frank Ravago decided to return to medicine to tackle our region’s doctor shortage.

Having served his community for 33 years he closed his private practice only to join Coastal Healthcare’s new clinic in Watsonville to bring care where it’s needed most. He’s joined by nurse practitioner Shannon Clasen who came home to serve Santa Cruz County.

- Primary care isn’t just treating symptoms, it’s about preventing illness and educating patients
- Dr Ravago plans to recruit 5 more doctors over the next decade
- The clinic’s mission: every person in Watsonville can access a trusted primary care provider
- NOW taking new patients!

đź“– Read the full Lookout article (link in bio)
💬 Drop a ❤️ if you believe good health starts with a strong local clinic

https://lookout.co/local-doctor-cuts-his-retirement-short-to-help-address-ongoing-primary-care-shortage-in-santa-cruz-county/story

🚨 Kidney Stones Are on the Rise 🚨�Especially in younger adults but here’s the good news: most cases can be prevented.* ...
09/11/2025

🚨 Kidney Stones Are on the Rise 🚨�
Especially in younger adults but here’s the good news: most cases can be prevented.
* Stay hydrated
* Watch your sodium intake
* Get enough calcium & citrate from food

Small changes today can help prevent big pain tomorrow.

👉 Talk to our urology team about your risk factors and prevention strategies.
Call us at (831) 728-4227
�Visit mycoastalhealthcare.com to learn more.

🚨 Big News in Heart Health 🚨The American Heart Association has updated its high blood pressure guidelines for the first ...
09/11/2025

🚨 Big News in Heart Health 🚨

The American Heart Association has updated its high blood pressure guidelines for the first time since 2017 and it’s especially relevant for people in their 20s & 30s!

What’s changing?
• More focus on early detection & long-term risk (even in younger adults) using tools like the PREVENT™ calculator
• Stronger encouragement for lifestyle first: reduce sodium, follow a heart-healthy diet, manage stress, and exercise regularly
• When needed, earlier medication may be considered in patients with sustained high BP plus risk factors

At Coastal Healthcare Cardiology, we believe prevention is powerful. ❤️
👉 Your heart doesn’t wait, let’s take care of it early.

Call us at (831) 728-4227
Visit mycoastalhealthcare.com to schedule your blood pressure check.

Watsonville Community Hospital is growing primary care and Coastal Healthcare is leading the way as its outpatient clini...
09/02/2025

Watsonville Community Hospital is growing primary care and Coastal Healthcare is leading the way as its outpatient clinic.

Meet Shannon, one of our dedicated primary care providers. She believes in building relationships, earning trust, and caring for every patient with compassion no matter their background.

Together, we’re expanding access to the kind of primary care our community deserves.

We ARE the outpatient clinic of Watsonville Community Hospital.Did you know Coastal Healthcare is part of the WCH family...
09/02/2025

We ARE the outpatient clinic of Watsonville Community Hospital.

Did you know Coastal Healthcare is part of the WCH family? Our physicians and providers are proud to care for patients both in the hospital and in our community clinics, making sure you have access to trusted, local care wherever you need it most.

This affiliation means:
- A seamless connection between hospital care and outpatient care
- A shared commitment to the health of Watsonville and Santa Cruz County
- A united team working together to keep our community strong

At Coastal Healthcare and Watsonville Community Hospital, we are not just connected by name. We are connected by mission: caring for our community, every step of the way.

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65 Nielson Street, Suite #102
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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