Brian J. Waddle, MD, FACS

Practice: Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay

Specialty: Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery

Office locations: Santa Cruz, CA

Most recent review: 1 month ago
5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings
10 Comments

Dr. Brian J. Waddle, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his surgical internship at University of California, Davis, followed by his surgical residency at University of California, East Bay. He has broad surgical experience, specializing in minimally invasive surgery, including advanced laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, endoscopy, and DaVinci robotic surgery.

5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings
10 Comments

Dr. Brian J. Waddle, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his surgical internship at University of California, Davis, followed by his surgical residency at University of California, East Bay. He has broad surgical experience, specializing in minimally invasive surgery, including advanced laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, endoscopy, and DaVinci robotic surgery.

The reviews listed below were collected independently of Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.

His knowledge is only surpassed by his kindness and compassion. Genuine in every way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Wonderful doctor!! The best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 months ago) Apr-2026

I like him, he is very professional and very straightforward!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(7 months ago) Mar-2026

Knows his stuff.Highly professional yet very personable. Highly competent crew as well. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(7 months ago) Feb-2026

Always friendly and personable!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(9 months ago) Jan-2026

Dr. Waddle was able to tell me what my problem was and the best way to solve it. He was very thorough and easy to understand. I’m looking forward to Dr Waddle treating me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(12 months ago) Oct-2025

He checked it out, got right to the point. Very stright forward.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
(1 year ago) Aug-2025

You are my favorite

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 year ago) Jun-2025

Dr. Waddle had reviewed my record and arrived prepared. He gatered additional info across a range of inter-related areas and expressed available to consult with other dictors. He was warmly ptifessiinal, took questions readily, explained options. I left with more education and also felt heard.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 year ago) Jun-2025

Dr Waddle is so great! Super fun to engage with and very professional and has a wonderful ability to explain complex issues in a very easy to understand way . HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 year ago) Jun-2025