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Dr. Ben Waldau, MD

Dr. Ben Waldau, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ben Waldau, MD is a neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from RUPRECHT-KARL-UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY in 2002. He is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

4860 Y St Sacramento, CA 95817
Telehealth available

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Dr. Waldau is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Waldau's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Waldau

4.5

27 ratings, 12 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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L. Keller – Sep 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shauna Lewis in Sacramento, CA – Feb 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lauren S. in none – Jan 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lynne in NV – Aug 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Francisco, CA – Dec 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Redding, CA – Dec 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Larry C in Orangevale, CA – Jun 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marion C. Mathis in Maxwell, CA – Jun 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kim Herman in Grass valley, CA – Jun 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Elan in Sacramento, CA – May 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie H in Grass Valley – Apr 20, 2016
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Dr. Ben Waldau, MD is a neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from RUPRECHT-KARL-UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY in 2002. He is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Ruprecht-karl-university / Medical Faculty

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Regents Ucdpbg IM Nephr4860 Y St Sacramento, CA 95817
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    Practice

    U C Davis Spine Center3301 C St Sacramento, CA 95816
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    Practice

    Office3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3900 Sacramento, CA 95816
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office4860 Y St Ste 3740 Sacramento, CA 95817
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