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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

General Surgery*
3.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

Dr. Brian Waddle, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Arizona and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. Dr. Waddle, completed a residency at University Ca Sf School of Med. Patients rated Dr. Waddle an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Waddle works at Practice in Santa Cruz, CA with other offices in Watsonville, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia, Appendicitis and Varicose Veins along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Waddle's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9933
  2. 2
    Watsonville Community Hospital
    75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  3. 3
    Santa Cruz Surgery Center
    3003 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 462-5512
  4. 4
    Dominican Hospital
    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 458-6925

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Dominican Hospital
  • Watsonville Community Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Varicose Veins

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Varicose Veins
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    3.6
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    Based on 18 ratings
    Patient Ratings (18)
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    (5)
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    About Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1215001359
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Ca Sf School of Med
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Arizona
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Brian Waddle, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Waddle is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Waddle has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Waddle has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia, Appendicitis and Varicose Veins, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Waddle on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Waddle. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Waddle.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Waddle, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Waddle appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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