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Dr. Brian Waddle, M.D. is a Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA. He specializes in Surgery, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified. He graduated from University of Arizona and he is affiliated with Watsonville Community Hospital and Dominican Hospital.
Dr. Waddle works at Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay and 1 other location. He frequently treats conditions like Hemorrhoids, Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Waddle...
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In 2010 Dr Waddle performed a Nissen Fundoplication on me. I went from vomiting many times a day and eating a very limited diet to being a normal person who doesn't have to make eating an ordeal. My surgery and recovery went exactly as Dr Waddle...
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1668 Dominican Way,
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
1668 Dominican Way Santa Cruz CA 95065 US 36.99017 -121.981113315 Mission Dr,
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
3315 Mission Dr Santa Cruz CA 95065 US 36.99119 -121.98106Admitting Hospitals
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Dr. Waddle accepts Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
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