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Ben Waldau, MD, Neurosurgery, Sacramento, CA, UC Davis Medical Center

BenWaldauMD

Neurosurgery Sacramento, CA

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery, UC, Davis School of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am a board-certified neurosurgeon specialized in cerebrovascular, endovascular and skull base surgery. Further clinical interests include brain tumor surgery and minimally-invasive spine surgery.
  • Ben Waldau, M.D., FAANS for UC Davis Health System

    Dr. Waldau is a specialist in open cerebrovascular and endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. His dual training in open s

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neurological Surgery), 2010 - 2011
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2005 - 2010
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • Ruprecht Karl University Faculty of Medicine
    Ruprecht Karl University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2004 - 2010
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Stroke Center Award of Excellence UC Davis, 2015
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Neurology Update 2013 
    UC Davis Health System, Sacramento, California - 5/10/2013

Press Mentions

  • UC Davis Health Offers First Comprehensive Robotic Neurosurgery Program in the Region
    UC Davis Health Offers First Comprehensive Robotic Neurosurgery Program in the RegionFebruary 15th, 2023
  • Defying the Odds: Recovery of a Teenage Stroke Survivor
    Defying the Odds: Recovery of a Teenage Stroke SurvivorJune 23rd, 2023

Hospital Affiliations