Dr. Daniel L Peterson M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Daniel L Peterson M.D.

Neurosurgeon

5/5(88)
3003 Bee Cave Rd. Suite 201 Austin TX, 78746
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Daniel Peterson, of Austin Neurosurgeons, 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 Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas 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 is also trained in spinal cord stimulation and is one of the leading surgeons in this growing field.

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.

Dr. Daniel Peterson completed medical school at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his internship and residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Education and Training

Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1988

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1988

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Dr. Daniel L Peterson M.D.'s Practice location

Austin Neurosurgeons

3003 Bee Cave Rd. Suite 201 -
Austin, TX 78746
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New patients: 512-314-3888

Practice At 801 W 38th St Suite 400

801 W 38th St Suite 400 -
Austin, TX 78705
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New patients: 361-474-5152
Fax: 512-306-1142
http://www.austinbrainandspine.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Peterson


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Dr. Daniel L Peterson M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 88 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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