Dr. Michael Petr, MD

Dr. Michael Petr, MD

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Dr. Michael Petr, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Jacksonville, FL and has been practicing for 12 years. He graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine in 2000 and specializes in neurosurgery.
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Jacksonville Brain & Spine

7807 Baymeadows Rd E Ste 208

Jacksonville, FL 32256

Contact Information

(904) 330-0302

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthCare

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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Florida
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. Petr's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Craniopharyngioma
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Petr treats Craniopharyngioma more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Petr treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Petr treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 96% of his peers

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

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Brachial Neuritis
  • Neuritis
  • Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Peripheral Neuritis
  • Polyneuritis
  • Radiculitis
  • Ulnar Neuritis
  • Vestibular Neuritis
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Neuroplasty
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Petr performs Neuroplasty more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Petr performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers

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Dr. Petr's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniopharyngioma
Deep Brain Stimulation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Ear Disorders
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Epidural Hematoma
Epilepsy
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Microsurgical Procedure
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Paracentesis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondolthesis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hematoma
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tumor
Vascular Disease
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebral Column Tumors

About Me

Biography

Dr. Michael Petr, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Jacksonville, FL and has been practicing for 12 years. He graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine in 2000 and specializes in neurosurgery.

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

  • Neurology
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Education

  • 2007
    Univ Of Cincinnati Hosp-Holmes Div
    Residency Hospital
    2007
  • 2006
    Univ Of Cincinnati Hosp-Holmes Div
    Fellowship Hospital
    2006
  • 2001
    Univ Of Cincinnati Hosp-Holmes Div
    Internship Hospital
    2001
  • 2000
    Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine
    Medical School
    2000
  • 2000
    Loyola University Graduate School
    2000
  • 1985
    Towson State University
    Undergraduate School
    1985

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Loyola University MD/PhD Tuition Remission and Stipend, 1993-2000
  • Gliadel Neurosurgery Research Award, 2005
  • Mayfield Education Research Foundation, 2005
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Media & Publications

  • Intracellular Calcium Disrupts Signal Transduction Pathways of in vitro Meningioma Cells, 2000
  • Complications of Surgery, 2006
  • The Use of Mechanically Elicited EMG to Protect Nerve Roots During Surgery for Spinal Degeneration, 1994
  • Radiofrequency Lesioning, 2005
  • The Determination of In-Situ Dissociation Constant for Fura-2 and Quantitation of Background Fluorescence in Astrocyte Cell Line U373-MG, 1997
  • PLA2 Activity Regulates Calcium Storage-Dependent Cellular Proliferation, 1998

Dr. Petr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Petr

4.8

Based on 44 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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I found Dr Petr and his staff to be very professional, friendly and accessible whenever I had a question. They were most helpful in expediting my surgery after circumstances out of our contro caused a long delay. Dr Petr explained the procedure, risks, benefits, etc in a very thorough and...Read More
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Appointments run on schedule; he talks in "laymen" terms; very thorough, takes as long as you need to answer and ask questions, doesn't rush you; tries to give you the best information regarding cost saving measures i.e. for testing, days to stay in the hospital, numerous followups following...Read More
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I first saw Dr. Petr on May 25 and had spine surgery May 31 in St. Augustine. He and his staff were amazing. PA Greg Norris was so helpful on follow ups. Sheila and Katie were also friendly and helpful. Dr. Petr was competent, personable and friendly and explained everything. I can’t stress how...Read More
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I am grateful to find a doctor who cares and listens ,explains in layman's terms.I had one visit so far and after 6 months of doctor bouncing (referrals)I feel confident I found the doctor who will help me.His staff especially Shiela are the best people and got me in for evaluation after 3 weeks of...Read More
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Three weeks prior to my lumbar back & fusion surgery I met with Dr. Petr and he explained my surgical procedure. I was supposed to see him the morning of my surgery but I was told he was running late. However I still thought I would see him before my surgery but I never did. I had numerous post op...Read More
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card Test PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Blue Care HMO
BlueDental Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Cigna
Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Preferred PPO
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MultiPlan
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PHCS Network PPO
Tricare
UnitedHealthCare
United Healthcare

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Flagler Hospital

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Memorial Hospital

Jacksonville, FL

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