Summary

I am the first member in my extended family to enter the field of medicine and health. I did so, because my brother had a serious medical condition at early age that impacted me so much that I elected to get into medicine to help others. I believe an important part of providing medical care is educating the patients and their families/care givers about their condition and the care they get. This way they can make the best decision for themselves and their family. Personal Interests and Hobbies: My hobbies are spending time with family, outdoor activities (hiking, going to a lake or beach, swimming, sports, biking, etc.) and travel. I really enjoy international travel and before the pandemic traveled abroad at least twice a year.My overall philosophy is that I like to provide patient centered, collaborative, educated, evidence based care. I don't see myself as a one person show. I believe, I work as part of a team. I also like the team approach to certain pathologies. One of the things that worked very well, and got very high praise at my last job, was a neuro-oncology (or Brain; Spine tumor) clinic. One day a week, I would set up shop at the local cancer center, where I would first run a multi-disciplinary conference with Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology and other services, followed by a clinic dedicated to patients with brain and spine tumors. Here patients would see me in addition to oncology and radiation oncology in one visit. This approach really improved the patient experience, improved outcomes and reduced complications. I would like to implement something similar like this in Redding.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.3
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, German, Spanish
  • Universidad De Chile
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

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58 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, German, Spanish
Redding , CARedding , CARedding , CARedding , CA
Med School: Universidad De Chile Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lars N. Widdel

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lars N. Widdel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lars N. Widdel has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Cancer (Gliosarcoma)
  • Brain Cancer (Meningioma)
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Trauma (Diffuse Axonal Injury)
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Facial Nerve Pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Neck Injuries
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Cancer
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad De Chile

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Dr. Lars Widdel speaks English, German, and Spanish.
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Dr. Lars Widdel's office is located at 2624 Edith Ave, Redding, CA, 96001.

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