Dr. Ben Waldau M.D.
Neurosurgeon
4860 Y St Suite 3740 Sacramento CA, 95817About
Dr. Waldau is a specialist in open cerebrovascular and endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. His dual training in open surgery and endovascular embolization allows ...
Education and Training
Ruprecht Karls University 2002
Medizinische Fakult‰t Heidelberg 2002
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Aneurysm
- Spinal Stenosis
- Brain Aneurysm
Fellowships
- University of Florida 2011
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