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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Brian Waddle, MD
3.8 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.
Dr. Brian Waddle, MD
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Dr. Brian Waddle, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Waddle, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Waddle graduated from University of Arizona in 1997 and completed a residency at University Ca Sf School of Med.Dr. Brian Waddle, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Waddle currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. Dr. Waddle has experience treating conditions like Varicose Veins, Appendicitis and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Waddle received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Waddle's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Waddle also speaks Spanish. Dr. Waddle is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Friendly Staff

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Varicose Veins
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Disorders
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
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
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • LocalPlus
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

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
    Monday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Wednesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Thursday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Friday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Saturday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Sunday
    Closed Open 24 Hours

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Waddle
3.8
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 16, 2024
Dr Brian Waddle I want a said thank you he is one of the best Doctors very human and kindness very professional He did a wonderful job with my surgery he has a great good team workers
Leticia Presa — Oct 16, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arizona
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ca Sf School of Med
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Waddle, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Waddle's profile.

Dr. Waddle frequently treats the following conditions: Varicose Veins, Appendicitis and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Waddle, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian Waddle, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Watsonville Community Hospital

    75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA