Benjamin K Hendricks, MD
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Benjamin K Hendricks
About The Provider
Neurosurgery fits perfectly with Dr. Hendricks’ natural abilities and passion for giving patients a brighter future. “I enjoy working with my hands,” he says, “and I love that my job enables me to make a dramatic impact on people’s lives.”
As a brain and spine surgeon, Dr. Hendricks helps adults ages 18 and older with nerve pain, neck and back pain, brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, degenerative and herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis and more. He specializes in advanced, minimally invasive spine and cranial surgeries, including disc replacement, spinal fusion and craniotomy. In addition to his clinical expertise, he has pioneered numerous medical innovations and helped develop technologies that are transforming the field of neurosurgery.
Dr. Hendricks grew up on a cattle farm in Indiana. He and his wife have five children and two dogs and in his free time he enjoys cycling, home improvement and studying philosophy.
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- 35 Casa Street, Suite 320, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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- phone: 805-316-3733
- 6955 El Camino Real, Suite 101, Atascadero, CA 93422
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- phone: 805-316-3733
Expertise
Education
Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical SchoolBarrow Neurological Institute / St Josephs Med Ctr
Residency ProgramInsurance
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CenCal Health
- Cigna
- Coastal Community Physicians Network (CCPN IPA )
- Health Net
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Networks By Design
- Tricare
- Triwest1
- UHC
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
133 ratings, 25 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Already have recommended Dr Hendricks to many people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Very professional and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Very good experience. Doctor took his time and was very honest. Which I appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Don't know anyone who needs a neurosurgeon at this time, but I would certainly recommend Adventist Health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Very happy with the time he spent with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Explained the problem well and procedure to help solve it. Did not give the procedure a name.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr. Hendricks is very intelligent, listened carefully, had empathy, and understood my condition all while remaining sensitive to my situation. And he actually took time to go over my actual imaging. I felt so much better and validated by Dr. Hendricks as he has the training and education to actually understand a patient like myself with a rare disorder.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr was very thorough with the information about my condition and surgery plan options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Superb physician, attentive and careful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Hendricks was very thorough and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr.Hendricks is so knowledgeable, patient and kind. He answers all questions and his team is always responsive. He is a gift from God.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Very genuine person which is hard to find now days
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
Top Notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
He listened and I felt heard and cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
We are an older couple and never felt intemitaded but were reassured by the clear answeres to our questions. Wasn't what we would like to have heard but clearly see what is needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Dr. Hendricks was extremely nice, thorough, and professional. He covered everything with me In detail with regard to my history and imaging, and he listened to what I had to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
I received excellent care from Dr. Benjamin Hendricks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Great personal care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr Hendricks is professional, and answers all questions completely. I think that he has my good health as his goal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr. Hendricks was completely up to date on my information even tho it was my first visit. He explained everthing clearly and answered all my questions. I was very impressed with him. I have already recommended him to a friend.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Dr. Hendricks was good in all ways on my appointment. I respectfully disagree with his approach to correct my lower back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Dr. Hendricks is amazing. Very intelligent, helpful at keeping you calm while dealing with serious matters. Wonderful surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Very thorough helped me to better understand my options make some decisions about my prognosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Surgeon was very professional and thorough