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Dr. Alan Zalta, MD

Dr. Alan Zalta, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Zalta, MD is an ophthalmologist in Cincinnati, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Christ Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 93 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (93 reviews)

Practice

222 Piedmont Ave Ste 1700 Cincinnati, OH 45219

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zalta specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. 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. Zalta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zalta

4.8

93 ratings, 63 with a written review
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5 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 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
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Thelma in Cincinnati, OH – Dec 13, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Lawrence J. Cunningham in Agat, Guam – Apr 03, 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
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Cheryl in Ft. Thomas Ky – Jan 12, 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
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Norman W. Loney in Cincinnati, OH – Jan 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Topmiller in Villa Hills – Jan 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Daniel J. Mastrullo in Springdale, oh – Oct 09, 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
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John Dossey in Cincinnati, OH – Sep 16, 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
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Ken Parchman in Charlotte, NC – Aug 11, 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
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Janet Weisberger in Cincinnati, OH – Aug 09, 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
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Ruth J. Powell in Cincinnati, OH – Aug 01, 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
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Mike Schorr in Cincinnati, OH – Jul 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
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CZ in Laguna Beach, CA – Jul 11, 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
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Cincinnati, OH – Jun 11, 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
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Brian Wright in Batavia, OH – Jun 07, 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
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Cincinnati, OH – May 15, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Cincinnati, OH – 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
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John Mobley in Cincinnati, OH – May 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Larry Hilbert in Venice, FL – May 03, 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
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Herb Walton in Ft Wright, KY – May 03, 2017
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About Me

biography

Alan H. Zalta, M.D. specializes and limits his practice to the medical and surgical therapy of glaucoma.  Since 1984, he has been Director of the Glaucoma Service in the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Ochsner Clin-lsu Eye Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • University Ark Med Scis

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • Cincinnati Society of Ophthalmology, Member

  • Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, Member

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member

  • American Medical Association, Member

  • Ohio State Medical Association, Member

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 30 Year Service Award, 2014

  • Best Doctors in America, 2001-2016

  • Best Doctors in America, 1996-1999

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award, 1994

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award, 2012

Locations

Practice

University Eye Physicians Inc222 Piedmont Ave Ste 1700 Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Christ Hospital

    2139 Auburn Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45219
    Recipient of 13
    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

    3188 Bellevue Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45219
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Bethesda North Hospital

    10500 Montgomery Rd
    Montgomery, OH 45242
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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