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Dr. Ciara Harraher, MD

Dr. Ciara Harraher, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ciara Harraher, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from McMaster University in 2004. She is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1595 Soquel Dr Ste 360 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Telehealth available

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Dr. Harraher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harraher

4.0
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
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The staff was extremely rude and treated us like we were a lower life form. This was on more than one occasion. Sad that the staff can talk to people however they please.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Michelle – Nov 09, 2022
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I highly recommend Dr. Harraher! I was in so much back pain. She took me into surgery right away, and fixed the problem. The office staff was very friendly and helpful, which helped put me at ease. I feel very fortunate that she was my surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Barbara – Jun 23, 2021
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Dr. Harraher and her team performed a laminecotmy on me February 12, 2021. I could not be more pleased. I'm back walking pain free with no restrictions. Utterly professional and humane staff and physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Tim Woods – Apr 22, 2021
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I received amazing care from Dr. Harraher! She is incredibly skillful, competent, compassionate, and caring! She explains things extremely clearly and thoroughly and provides care very quickly. I was in excruciating pain from a herniated disk when I was referred to her office and after her amazing care, I am almost pain free! Her office has a team of incredible healthcare providers, including an amazing Clinical Coordinator and an equally amazing Nurse Practitioner, who are extremely knowledgeable, super helpful, and very compassionate. Overall, I received exemplary care from Dr. Harraher and her team! I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Harraher for the care I received and I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Jennifer Giles – Apr 22, 2021
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I had an excellent experience with the entire staff of Dr. Harraher. They were highly informative and reassuring about the surgery I needed. They clearly answered all of my questions--and I had many. Post surgery follow-up has been great as well. When I was "shopping" for an excellent spinal surgeon, I heard nothing but rave reviews and positive outcomes from folks who had been Dr. Harraher's patients. I give her and her entire team my highest recommendation!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Deb – Apr 21, 2021
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The office staff were some of the most rude people I've ever interacted with in a doctor's office. At times I was talking to them rather than the actual doctor about my medical condition. They always acted put out and very unprofessional. I did not have doctor's undivided attention. This was a 2nd opinion. She didn't offer a clear diagnosis but proposed some possible issues. She suggested an experimental procedure she had never done on a live patient before. I was hesitant but needed relief. Insurance denied the request at first for not providing evidence of conservative treatment or imaging documentation of the problems which she clearly had. Three levels of appeals and still denied. There was no follow up directly with doctor but simply a rude call from office staff about not knowing what to do next and that if insurance didn't approve that, they wouldn't approve anything. I finally went for third opinion in Los Angles, the surgeon quickly and clearly pinpointed the issues, suggested
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Andrew – Aug 04, 2020
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Excellent DR.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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David Andersen in Santa Cruz , CA – Sep 28, 2018
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Dr. Harraher quickly and accurately diagnosed my husbands' very serious condition. We were very lucky that she happened to be visiting another patient in the hospital while we were in the E.R. She performed an intricate and delicate surgery with great success and answered all of our questions patiently and thoroughly. A bonus (as ultimately skill, knowledge and experience are of utmost importance when seeking out a neuro surgeon) is that Dr. Harraher also a really nice person.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
15 others found this helpful
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Nicoleinsc in Santa Cruz, ca – May 07, 2016
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Bringing extensive training and care in treating brain and spinal diseases and conditions to patients in Santa Cruz County.
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Stanford University School Of Medicine (cyberknife Radiosurgery)

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine (neurosurgery)

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • Dalhousie University

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Harvard University, School Of Public Health

    2008
  • Dalhousie University, Canada

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Mcmaster University

    Medical School, 2004
  • University Of King's College

    Undergraduate School, 1999
  • Clinical Assistant Professor At Stanford University School Of Medicine

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