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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Brian Waddle, MD
3.6 (18 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Brian Waddle, MD works in Santa Cruz, CA as a General Surgery Specialist and has 27 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of Arizona in 1997. Dr. Waddle completed a residency at University Ca Sf School of Med. Dr. Waddle has has worked on more claims relating to Umbilical Hernia, Appendicitis and Varicose Veins than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Waddle has received an average rating of 3.6 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. They are affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Waddle also speaks Spanish. Dr. Waddle practices at Practice in Santa Cruz, CA and has additional offices in Watsonville, CA.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  2. 2 Watsonville Community Hospital
    75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076
  3. 3 Santa Cruz Surgery Center
    3003 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  4. 4 Dominican Hospital
    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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3.6
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Apr 13, 2023
We were very happy with Dr. Waddle's services from the first informative appointment through surgery and to the followup appointment. Additionally, the staff at his office and at the surgery center were all very friendly, helpful, and knowledable.
— Apr 13, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arizona
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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  • University Ca Sf School of Med
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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Waddle accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Waddle's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Waddle accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Waddle accepts here.

Dr. Waddle frequently sees patients for Umbilical Hernia, Appendicitis and Varicose Veins.

Yes, Dr. Waddle speaks Spanish. See Dr. Waddle's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Waddle has a star rating of 3.6/5 and has been reviewed 18 times.

Dr. Waddle is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Waddle has been practicing as a General Surgery Specialist for 27 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital
  • Watsonville Community Hospital

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