Scott Wachhorst
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
Mountain View, CA 

Overview

Scott Wachhorst is a Neurosurgery provider in Mountain View, California. Dr. Wachhorst is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Wachhorst is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of California, San Diego

Residency

University of California, San Francisco, 2000

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery - Board Certified

Hospital Affiliations

El Camino Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Chinese Community Health
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Mountain View, CA 94040
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Wachhorst

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Wachhorst?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Wachhorst by calling their office at 650-404-8222. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Scott Wachhorst a top-rated expert for Sciatica?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Wachhorst is classified as an Advanced expert for Sciatica, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Scott Wachhorst specialize in?

While Dr. Scott Wachhorst is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Scott Wachhorst accept my insurance?

Dr. Scott Wachhorst accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-404-8222 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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