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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 is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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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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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michelle – Nov 09, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara – Jun 23, 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
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tim Woods – Apr 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Giles – Apr 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Deb – Apr 21, 2021
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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 person found this helpful
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Andrew – Aug 04, 2020
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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
David Andersen in Santa Cruz , CA – Sep 28, 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
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nicoleinsc in Santa Cruz, ca – May 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

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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Dr. Harraher is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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