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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

Make an Appointment

(916) 734-4300

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Waldau is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Waldau is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Waldau specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Waldau's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Waldau

4.5

27 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
85%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
11%
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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
Helpful
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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About Me

biography

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®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Waldau is a Healthgrades Choice provider in 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
    2

    Practice

    Office3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3900 Sacramento, CA 95816
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    • Call
    • 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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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UC Davis Medical Center

      2315 Stockton Blvd
      Sacramento, CA 95817
      Recipient of 49
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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