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Dr. Lars Widdel, MD

Dr. Lars Widdel, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Lars Widdel, MD is a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De Chile in 2002. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Redding. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Locations

Dignity Health Redding Neurosurgery

DignityHealth Foundation Neurosurgery2624 Edith Ave Redding, CA 96001
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(530) 255-6078

Dr. Widdel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Widdel specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Widdel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Widdel

4.2

50 ratings, 36 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
16%
16%

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Feb 13, 2025
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Charles Plarr – Feb 11, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 18, 2025
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Dec 08, 2024
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Nov 15, 2024
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Oct 31, 2024
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Sep 05, 2024
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Aug 15, 2024
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 31, 2024
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May 24, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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Apr 27, 2024
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Apr 13, 2024
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Mar 02, 2024
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Mar 01, 2024
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About Me

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care philosophy

My overall philosophy is that I like to provide patient centered, collaborative, educated, evidence based care. I don't see myself as a one person show. I believe, I work as part of a team. I also like the team approach to certain pathologies....read more

biography

Why Did You Become a Medical Provider? I am the first member in my extended family to enter the field of medicine and health. I did so, because my brother had a serious medical condition at early age that impacted me so much that I elected to...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Colorado Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • University Of Colorado Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Universidad De Chile

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Widdel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercy Medical Center Redding

      2175 Rosaline Ave
      Redding, CA 96001

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality