Eliza Bradbury, PA-C

Eliza Bradbury, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant with 10 years of clinical experience and deep roots in the Santa Cruz community. Born and raised in Watsonville, she has lived in Santa Cruz County her entire life. Her passion for orthopedics began early—her father was a local orthopedic surgeon, and she spent her childhood in his clinic, later working alongside him as a medical assistant before attending PA school. Those experiences sparked her enduring love of orthopedic medicine and her commitment to providing meaningful, hands-on patient care.

Before joining Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, Eliza practiced emergency medicine and urgent care, developing strong clinical judgment and a steady, compassionate presence for patients during stressful or unexpected medical situations. Now at the OrthoExpress clinic in Capitola, she is excited to focus her career on orthopedics, providing timely evaluations, assessments, and guidance for patients with acute injuries and musculoskeletal concerns.

Eliza’s patient-care philosophy centers on listening first. She believes that understanding a patient’s concerns—and involving them in shared decision-making—is essential to effective, personalized treatment. She strives to create an environment where patients feel supported, informed, and confident in their care, especially during moments of pain or uncertainty.

Drawn to medicine by a desire to help people through difficult times, Eliza values building trust and offering the kind of thoughtful, well-rounded care that makes a genuine difference in patients’ lives.

Outside of work, Eliza is an avid tennis player—enjoying both casual matches and league play—and loves traveling and SCUBA diving. She also finds relaxation and creativity through needlepoint embroidery.

Education

• Master of Health Services, Physician Assistant Studies
  University of California, Davis, CA
• Bachelor’s Degree, Linguistics
  University of California, Santa Cruz, CA