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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

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

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 26 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 works at Surgical Associates Monterey in Santa Cruz, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  2. 2
    Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay
    3315 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Dominican Hospital
  • Watsonville Community Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Hemorrhoids
Varicose Veins
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Hemorrhoids
Varicose Veins
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn

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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia Chevron Icon
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    3.6
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    About Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 26 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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    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 works at Surgical Associates Monterey in Santa Cruz, CA. View the full address on Dr. Waddle’s profile.

    Dr. Waddle has seen patients for Hemorrhoids, 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.

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