Dr. Paul C. Peterson, MD

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Get to know Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul C. Peterson, who serves patients in Knoxville, Tennessee.

An established neurosurgeon, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Fort Sanders Neurosurgery and Spine in Knoxville, Tennessee. His clinical interests include Cervical and lumbar spine disease, vascular and general neurosurgery, intracranial surgery, and Gamma Knife.

Fort Sanders Neurosurgery and Spine strives to achieve the highest level of quality service in neurosurgical care. The practices comprises of Dr. Peterson and Chris Sawyer, a physician assistant who supports him. Together, they combine over 10 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of brain, spine, and peripheral nerve problems.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester School of Medicine, where he was Chief Resident.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in neurosurgery through the American Board of Neurological Surgery, whose broad aim is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby serve the cause of public health.

Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system, often by performing surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes, tumors, certain types of birth defects, infections, and head or spinal cord injuries.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Peterson has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2018), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018).

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