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Dr. Karl Zarse, MD

Dr. Karl Zarse, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Karl Zarse, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Meridian, ID and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin / Madison in 1998. He is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

1859 S Topaz Way Ste 106 Meridian, ID 83642

Make an Appointment

(208) 672-4640

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zarse specializes in the area of Anesthesiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Zarse's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zarse

4.2

36 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
14%
14%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Steven cheney – Jul 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Les M – Jun 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Local Patient – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
fam.122 in Meridian, ID – Feb 22, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janet Wilton in Meridian , ID – Oct 18, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Amber in Meridian, ID – Oct 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sandrs Traw ( retired RN in Middleton, ID – Jun 14, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Boise, ID – Jun 17, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Midvale, UT – Jun 14, 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
Judith W. in New Braunfels, TX – Jun 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
BTV in New Braunfels, TX – Jun 07, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
jengirl12 in New Braunfels, TX – Jun 01, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Pamela de Craen in New Braunfels, TX – May 21, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Donald cooper in SEGUIN,tx – Apr 25, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Chip Roberts in New Braunfels, TX – Apr 15, 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
Helpful
Jo Ann Bock in New Braunfels, TX – Apr 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rev. Fr. Anthony Pearson in San Antonio, TX – Apr 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Larry C in Seguin, TX – Apr 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

I specialize in minimally invasive therapies for painful spinal conditions. My background in different from other pain physicians in a variety of ways. I started my career in Orthopedics, which gave me significant surgical skills and the ability...read more

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Medical School, 1998

  • University Of Wisconsin

    Undergraduate School, 1994

  • Certified By The American Board Of Interventional Pain Physicians

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American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Locations

Practice

Idaho Spine & Pain PLLC1859 S Topaz Way Ste 106 Meridian, ID 83642
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

    1055 N Curtis Rd
    Boise, ID 83706

    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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