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Brian J. Waddle, MD, FACS​

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in Santa Cruz, California

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Hours

Monday 8:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm
Friday 8:30 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 28 Google reviews.

💗 attentive bedside manner 3 mentions

“What a wonderful person with a great bedside manner, besides being an informative dedicated doctor!”

From the reviews

Dr. Waddle has been great helping me through my treatment for my varicose veins. He treated me and my legs feel and look so much better than before he treated me. He is very professional and thorough. I’m very happy with my results and would highly recommend Dr Waddle.

★★★★★ — Kelso, Mar 2026

From when I stepped in the office to check-in, Maria was very professional and polite. She was with the doctor thru the whole procedure. Dr. Waddle was very kind and explained every step to the procedure I had with him. Thank you

★★★★★ — Michael, Oct 2025

Very patient and caring. Explained everything and answered my questions Maria was very helpful getting me set up for the procedure. I had a bit of a meltdown. She helped make me comfortable as possible

★★★★★ — Dalewhyte, Jun 2026

Dr Waddle was my Dr. I have to say out of the many Dr's I've seen he's my favorite. Atleast in my top 2. Very good at his job, Very nice and did a great job. Receptionists r very nice also.. .

★★★★★ — Molly, Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 28 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Brian J. Waddle, MD, FACS​

1668 Dominican Wy, Santa Cruz, CA95065

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