Dr. Brian Waddle, MD
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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Brian Waddle, MD works in Santa Cruz, CA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
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Insurance Accepted
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Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
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Blue Card PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOSelect PPO
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Access Plus SavenetLocal Access Plus HMO
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HealthyBlue 2.0
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LocalPlus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
Locations
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Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Watsonville Community Hospital75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Santa Cruz Surgery Center3003 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Dominican Hospital1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Patient Satisfaction
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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.
About Me
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Education
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University of Arizona
1997
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Residency
- University Ca Sf School of Med
Frequently Asked Questions
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's office is located at 1668 Dominican Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065.
Dr. Waddle frequently sees patients for
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
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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