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Dr. Alois Zauner, MD

Dr. Alois Zauner, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alois Zauner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zauner has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from University of Vienna in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

2403 Castillo St Ste 203 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Make an Appointment

(805) 823-6688

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zauner is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Zauner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zauner specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Zauner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zauner

4.8

49 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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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
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Yolanda – May 23, 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
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Debbie Freeman – Jan 16, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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AG – Aug 26, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Loretta Helton – Mar 29, 2022
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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
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Beverly Rowe – May 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Diane Caldwell – Mar 13, 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nona in Ojai, CA – Dec 31, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aurora Constanza – Sep 06, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Shelene – Jul 06, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Ginger in Ventura, CA – Jun 01, 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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Apr 14, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ronald Costa in Santa Barbara , CA – Dec 05, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Benton in Oak park, ca – May 06, 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
George Maxson in Ventura – Apr 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Alice Brooks in Paso Robles, CA – Apr 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frank in Ventura – Dec 23, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim Dreaver in Santa Barbara, CA – Nov 05, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Greggory Follett in Santa Maria, CA – May 18, 2016
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Patient 0 in Santa Paula, CA – Apr 23, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Lucy A in Santa Maria, CA – Apr 19, 2016
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Dr. Alois Zauner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zauner has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from University of Vienna in 1988. He is affiliated...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neuroradiology

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Vienna

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Recovery in hemiparkinsonian rats following intrastriatal implantation of activated leukocytes, 1992

  • Neuropeptide Y in the primate model of subarachnoid hemorrhage. J. Neurosurgery, 1992

  • Excitatory amino acid release after severe human head trauma: Effect of intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure changes., 1994

  • The role of excitatory amino acids in severe brain trauma: Opportunities for therapy, 1995

  • Stroke and Neurovascular Center of Central California

  • Is vasospasm related to proliferative arteriopathy?, 1992

Dr. Zauner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Arrhythmia Consultants of the Central Coast2403 Castillo St Ste 203 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1

    Practice

    Dan I Giurgiu M D Professional Corp.4060 4th Ave Ste 508 San Diego, CA 92103
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

      400 W Pueblo St
      Santa Barbara, CA 93105
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      21% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

      351 S Patterson Ave
      Santa Barbara, CA 93111
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      13% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

      4077 5th Ave
      San Diego, CA 92103
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality