UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor, 12605 E. 16th Avenue Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-1980
Daniel Craig, MD
Neurological Surgery
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
"Love your neighbor as you love yourself." This command from Jesus guides my approach to medicine, and I strive to treat those who trust me with their care the same way I would want myself and my family treated. Neurosurgery training has afforded me a wide range of approaches to employ in partnership with my patients. Often surgery is the most effective way I can offer to ease pain, make a diagnosis, support quality of life, and facilitate return to activity. Just as frequently, though, my role is to explain, advocate, comfort, and help navigate our daunting healthcare system for those for whom surgery may not be the right next step. I hope to offer my patients an understanding about diagnoses and treatment plans as well as a confidence that they are not alone. I'm thankful to be a part of a truly diverse and capable team at CU, and it is a privilege to care for and partner with our neighbors in Colorado and beyond.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I have a wide-ranging spine practice including degenerative pathology and spinal deformity with a special interest in spinal tumors, trauma, and opportunities to employ minimally invasive techniques. More broadly I an interested in maintaining a general neurosurgery practice including cranial tumors, hydrocephalus, trauma, and chiari malformations while deferring to our subspecialists when appropriate. I am happy to see peripheral nerve cases as well including nerve sheath tumors and compressive syndrome cases.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Neurological Surgery
Scheduling Phone Number
720-516-1000
Gender
Male
Hospital Affiliation
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Phone: 720-516-1000 720-516-1000
CU Medicine Neurosurgery
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street , Suite 402 Denver, CO 80206Phone: 720-516-9359
UCHealth Neurosurgery - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Court, Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th Fl Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-2080
Provider Information
Specialties
- Neurological Surgery (2022)
Conditions
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Brain and Nervous System
Ependymoma , Pituitary Disorders , Brain Abscess , Peripheral neuropathies , Trauma / Nerve Injuries , Astrocytoma , Pilocytic Astrocytoma , Chiari Malformation , Plexiform Neurofibroma , Hydrocephalus , Oligodendroglioma , General Neurosurgery , Spinal Cord Tumors , Brain Tumors , Glioblastoma , Spina Bifida , Peripheral Nerve Repair
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Spine
Sacroiliac Joint , Spinal tumors , Sciatica , Degenerative Scoliosis , Lumbar spinal stenosis , Slipped Disc , Lumbar disc herniation , Cervical Myelopathy , Myelopathy , Radiculopathy , Scoliosis , Cervical disc herniation , Spondylolisthesis , Degenerative Disc Disease , Cervical spinal stenosis , Spondylolysis
Treatments and Services
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Spine
- Brain and Nervous System
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
As a Colorado and Denver native, I have never tired of exploring the mountains and love digging into the growing culture of our city. I enjoy hiking, camping, skiing, music and arts culture, and getting into all of it with my wife and our 2 boys.
As a musician, I've been fortunate to maintain a creative life throughout my medical journey. Currently working with my band, Juno Rossa, and collaborating with my talented wife who is an accomplished songwriter and visual artist, the passion for creating and performing keeps me going outside the hospital.
Department
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
Professional Memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Fellow
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2012)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2019)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2018)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-516-1000
Referral Contact Fax
720-516-0234
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include a general neurosurgery practice with a focus on spine including complex and minimally invasive techniques. Happy to see any and all spine pathology as well as brain and peripheral nerve cases. I defer to subspecialists in our dept for skull base, vascular, and functional neurosurgery. I have a particular interest in spine axis tumors, trauma, and minimally invasive techniques.