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Dr. Daniel Peterson, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.8 (86)
Map Pin Small Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Daniel Peterson, MD

Dr. Daniel Peterson, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Austin, TX. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine and is affiliated with The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center. Dr. Peterson, completed a residency at University Tx Med School San Antonio. Patients rated Dr. Peterson an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Peterson works at Practice in Austin, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Back Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Peterson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    3003 Bee Caves Rd Ste 201, Austin, TX 78746 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 314-3888
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    801 W 38th St Ste 400, Austin, TX 78705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 306-1323
  3. 3
    Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
    1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 244-4272

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Back Pain

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meningiomas
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Chronic Postoperative Pain
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Migraine
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Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neurostimulator Implantation
Puncture Aspiration
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
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    4.8
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    Based on 86 ratings
    Patient Ratings (86)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    About Dr. Daniel Peterson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1518027366
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Tx Med School San Antonio
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Daniel Peterson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Peterson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Peterson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Peterson has seen patients for Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Peterson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    86 patients have reviewed Dr. Peterson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Peterson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Peterson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Peterson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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