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Dr. Brad Zwahlen, MD

Dr. Brad Zwahlen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brad Zwahlen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Berkeley, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zwahlen has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Baylor University in 1997. He is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2999 Regent St Ste 225 Berkeley, CA 94705
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Dr. Zwahlen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zwahlen

3.7

21 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
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1 Star
29%
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Sarah Smith – Sep 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bay Area professional – Apr 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Charles Cox – Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C.K. – Mar 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Brian – Oct 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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carmen Moy – Nov 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Berkeley, CA – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Piedmont, CA – May 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Hercules, CA – May 30, 2016
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biography

Dr. Brad Zwahlen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Berkeley, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zwahlen has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Baylor...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Norcal Imaging2999 Regent St Ste 225 Berkeley, CA 94705
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Practice

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus2450 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
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Practice

Office25 Orinda Way Ste 100A Orinda, CA 94563
3

Practice

East Bay Orthopaedic Specialists Medical Corp.350 30th St Ste 530 Oakland, CA 94609
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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