Dr. Theodore Kaczmar Jr., MD | Salinas, CA | Neurological Surgery

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Dr. Kaczmar Jr. graduated from the Washington University School of Medicine (Medical Education),Princeton University in 1975. He works in Salinas, CA and specializes in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kaczmar Jr. is affiliated with Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula.

accepting new patients
4.1

9 Ratings
51 years of experience
20 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Yale University School of Medicine GME
5 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr Kascmar is the absolute worst human being and the absolute worst dr. If you need surgery make sure you don't go to him even in an emergency. My grandma almost died at the hands of him. And when she had her post op the address was wrong on the website and he wouldn't see her. She had a brain infection during this time and he could have caught it before it got to the point she needed a third surgery. Plus when I met him he could barely keep his eyes open. I was so nervous trusting him with my grandmas brain bleed.This happened in 2021 and she is still dealing with the trauma this disgrace of a human caused. No apology’s or anything. Worst part is he doesn’t even know the pain he caused us all. I hope the worst for him and I hope this happens to him or someone he loves and tbh he get the same treatment as my grandma and my family did.Her name is ANN POITRAS just fyi DR Kascmar RETIRE

November 20th, 2024

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Dr. Kaczmar is a wonderful neurosurgeon and person. He saved my life...

February 27th, 2015

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Dr. Kaczmar is an all around SUPER NEUROSURGEON. My lumbar area was badly degenerated. He worked from the least invasive to the most invasive procedures to correct the deformities. He will go directly to surgery only if it is necessary and will try less invasive tactics when possible. All procedures are completed with a high level of skill and I did not experience complications or much discomfort. Dr. Kaczmar has a quiet and kind manner as is a good listener. He demonstrates true caring for his patients. I would not hesitate referring a relative or friend to him for medical care and necessary surgery. He gets an A+ .

April 14th, 2014

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In 2008 I received an injury to my neck. I went to Dr. Kaczmar to indicate that I had pain going down my right arm. He indicated to me to continue to exercise. As the pain go worse, he indicated that he could not do anything for my strain shoulder. Going to another Doctor, it was noted that my neck had a damaged disk. I had to receive an operation by another Doctor. I know he is a professional, yet at times ego's get into the way of ones work.

August 30th, 2011

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He did my spinal fusion and i feel amazing, i was walking on my own within a week of having surgerey. I RECOMEND HIM FOR ANYONE WITH BACK PAIN HE IS VERY EXCELENT

November 1st, 2010

Salinas Valley Health Specialty Clinic

1033 Los Palos Dr Ste ASalinas, CA 93901

Tel: (831) 757-2058

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Theodore Kaczmar Jr., MD	Dr. Dragan Frank Dimitrov, MD	Dr. Christopher Charles Carver, MD	Dr. Terrence Kiyoshi Trapp, MD
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (9 Ratings)	4.8 (38 Ratings)	4.2 (27 Ratings)	3.4 (15 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience		43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Salinas , CA	Salinas , CA	Monterey , CA	Salinas , CA
Med School: Washington University School of Medicine (Medical Education)	Med School: New York University School Of Medicine		Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale University School of Medicine GME1985

Yale University School of Medicine GME1980

Medical School

Washington University School of Medicine (Medical Education)Graduated in 1979

Princeton UniversityGraduated in 1975

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