Dr. David Sacco, MD

Dr. David Sacco, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery  ·  
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Age 50
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Dr. David Sacco, MD is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in Dallas, TX and has been practicing for 16 years. He graduated from Loyola University Stritch School Medicine in 1995 and specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and neurosurgery.Read his story
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Pediatric Neurosurgical Specialists

7777 Forest Ln Ste B445

Dallas, TX 75230

Contact Information

(972) 566-6900

Insurance Accepted

  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareOregon
  • CareSource
  • Community Health Choice
  • Health Net
  • HealthPlus
  • Humana
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Texas
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Sacco's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Hydrocephalus
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Sacco treats Hydrocephalus more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Sacco treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Hydrocephalus Due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Hydrocephalus, Adult
  • Hydrocephalus, Child
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Obstructive Hydrocephalus
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Brain Disorders
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Sacco treats Brain Disorders more than 86% of his peers

Dr. Sacco treats this condition more than 86% of his peers

Spina Bifida
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Sacco treats Spina Bifida more than 71% of his peers

Dr. Sacco treats this condition more than 71% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Adult Spina Bifida
  • Pediatric Spina Bifida
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Dr. Sacco's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
Aneurysm Surgery
Arteriovenous Malformation
Ataxia
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Brain Tumor Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniopharyngioma
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Ear Disorders
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Epilepsy
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Microdiscectomy
Minimal Access Surgery
Moyamoya Disease
Myelopathy
Nerve Block, Somatic
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurostimulation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Spina Bifida
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spine Surgery
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors

About Me

Care Philosophy

I believe that no two patients are alike and I aim to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care by developing an individualized treatment plan for each adult and pediatric patient that is in my care. I strive to combine technical expertise with...
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Specialties

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery
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Education

  • 2002
    Children's Hospital Boston-Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship Hospital
    2002
  • 2001
    University Of Kentucky Medical Center
    Residency Hospital
    2001
  • 1996
    University Of Kentucky Medical Center
    Internship Hospital
    1996
  • 1995
    Loyola University Stritch School Medicine
    Medical School
    1995
  • 1990
    University Of California At San Diego
    Undergraduate School
    1990

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Sacco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sacco

4.8

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5 Stars
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1 Star
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  • Staff friendliness
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Our first contact with Dr. Sacco was for a second opinion. He listened and looked at the MRI. The condition we were concerned about did not show up on the scans, but we all agreed an exploratory surgery was warranted based on clinical presentation. He did find the serious condition and made the...Read More
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Dr. Sacco has great bedside manor, very good at explaining things in a way I can understand and also talks to my daughter his patient. We have been seeing him for almost 14 years and would highly recommend him.
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Dr Sacco was very patient and kind with all of our questions. Learning your 10 year old son has a tumor that needs to be removed is a scary thing, and he made us feel very comfortable with everything! He also was very patient with my son who likes to talk and ask questions!!
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Dr. Sacco is great. My daughter has many medical issues and sees multiple specialists. I like that Dr Sacco doesn't rush into surgery and takes time to explain the pros and cons of all options.
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We saw Dr. Sacco for my daughter's back following a sport's injury. He explained everything to the both of us, took the time to discuss options and answer all of our questions. He provided practical advice and was a calming influence. This is the way that medicine is supposed to be practiced. ...Read More
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