Dr. Daniel Peterson, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Austin, TX and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from University Of Colorado At Denver in 1988 and specializes in neurosurgery.Read his story
AUSTIN BRAIN AND SPINE
801 W 38th St Ste 400
Austin, TX 78705
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 89% of peers
Intervertebral Disc Disease
very high
more than 87% of peers
Low Back Pain
normal
more than 80% of peers
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Dr. Peterson's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Peterson "Dr. Daniel Peterson finished his residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1994 and has been in private practice in Austin since that time. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Peterson has served as chief of staff at University Medical Center Brackenridge and is deeply involved in the quality improvement process. He has broad interests in neurosurgery including brain tumors, aneurysms, pituitary surgery, and degenerative disorders of the spine. He has recently completed an IDE Study with an artificial cervical disc. Dr. Peterson has played an active role in neurological clinical research and has served as a clinical assistant professor at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. He currently holds the title of Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin. His professional affiliations include the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Peterson "Comprised of six physicians, Austin Brain & Spine is the largest group of neurosurgeons in Central Texas with expertise in all areas of neurosurgery including spine, vascular, tumor, neurotrauma and pain. By treating the whole person with a continuum of services from non-surgical to surgical, our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to our patients in the safest possible environment. We strive to offer comprehensive technical surgery, while still focusing on the patient as a person."
1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
45 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Tumor
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Craniopharyngioma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vascular Disease
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25 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Craniotomy
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Tumor Surgery
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Colorado At DenverMedical School | Graduated 1988
- University Tx Med School San AntonioResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Peterson accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AmbetterSuperior Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBlue Advantage HMOBlue Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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