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  • Neurological Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 37 years of experience
  • Stroke And Neurovascular Center Of Central California 2403 Castillo St Ste 203, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • (805) 823-6688

Brief Intro

Dr. ALOIS ZAUNER, MD is a BOARD CERTIFIED NEUROSURGEONA native of Austria who received his medical degree from the University of Vienna, Dr. Zauner spent three years in research on cerebrovascular diseases and brain metabolism at the National Institutes of Health, NINDS, and at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency at the Medical College of Virginia. This was followed by a combined fellowship in neuroendovascular surgery and diagnostic and interventional Radiology at UCLA. Following his training, Dr. Zauner directed the neuroendovascular services at the University of Miami in Florida, while serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery and Radiology.Dr. Alois Zauner, the Medical Director of the Stroke and Neurovascular Center of Central California performs over 600 combined endovascular and open cranial surgeries annually to set the pace for state-of-the-art neuroendovascular techniques and for microsurgical cranial procedures. Among the most experienced and qualified neurosurgeons in his field in the United States, Dr. Zauner actively researches the latest breakthroughs in neuroendovascular surgery. He is also focused on minimally invasive approaches to the brain and skull base and studies in cerebral oxygenation and brain metabolism in critical neurosurgical patients. Under his supervision, new neuromonitoring techniques and neuroprotective measures are applied to patients who suffered severe traumatic brain injuries, strokes or brain hemorrhages. He is the author or co-author of more than 100 papers and book chapters and presenter of more than 200 abstracts, presentations and lectures.THE STROKE AND NEUROVASCULAR CENTER OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA is dedicated to providing excellent care to patients with complex neurovascular diseases and stroke. We have the expertise and tools to deliver quality treatments to those individuals who have been diagnosed with a stroke, a complex neurovascular disease, certain brain tumors or traumatic brain injuries. Furthermore, we strive to provide our patients with exceptional neurocritical care so they may have the best outcome possible. Our experience with the latest technologies enable us to provide neurovascular treatments that are comparable to major research universities. With our 24 hour on-call service, we aim to offer our community and the surrounding areas access to first-rate treatments of neurovascular diseases and stroke.We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Medical College Of Virginia Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Wien Med Fak Austria - 1988

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Stroke And Neurovascular Center Of Central California
  • 2403 Castillo St Ste 203, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Neurological Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Intracranial Injury
  • Fistula-In-Ano
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cavernomas
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage
  • Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
  • Intracranial stenosis
  • Spinal Cord Injury
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Procedures Performed

  • Craniotomy
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Neurological Testing
  • NeuroCranial Restructuring
  • Neurological Rehabilitation Services
  • Neurological retraining
  • Neuroma
  • Neuromodulation
  • Neurotransmitter Testing
  • Brain aneurysm coiling
  • Brain Artery Bypass
  • Brain AVM embolization
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor Embolization
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Embolization (Coil/Stent) Brain Aneurysm
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Brand New Day
  • Community Health Group
  • Medicaid
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Tricare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • AARP
  • GEHA
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • CalOptima
  • UnitedHealthcare
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