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Dr. Theodore Kaczmar Jr, MD

Dr. Theodore Kaczmar Jr, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Theodore Kaczmar Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Salinas, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Salinas Valley Health Specialty Clinic

1033 Los Palos Dr Ste A Salinas, CA 93901

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(831) 757-2058

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kaczmar Jr is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Monterey, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kaczmar Jr specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kaczmar Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaczmar Jr

3.4

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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4 Star
10%
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3 Star
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2 Star
10%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cindi Pfost – Apr 08, 2024
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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
Feb 19, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
goldenfox in Salinas, CA – Nov 25, 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
David Erickson in Salinas, CA – Feb 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Theodore Kaczmar, Jr., MD joined Central Coast Brain and Spine Associates and the medical staff of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in 1985. He earned his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated Cum Laude with...read more

biography

Theodore Kaczmar, Jr., MD joined Central Coast Brain and Spine Associates and the medical staff of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in 1985. He earned his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated "Cum Laude"...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Salinas Valley Health Specialty Clinic

Salinas Valley Health Specialty Clinic1033 Los Palos Dr Ste A Salinas, CA 93901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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