
Eric Cecala Peterson MD FAANS
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology
Chief of Endovascular Neurosurgery University of Miami MILLER School of Medicine
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1475 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136
Phone+1 305-355-1101
Fax+1 305-355-1102
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Summary
- Dr. Peterson is a Board Certified cerebrovascular neurosurgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive endovascular and surgical repair of brain aneurysms. He also specializes in surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and brain AVMs. He is the one of only 2 dual trained cerebrovascular neurosurgeons in South Florida, thus can manage all cerebrovascular disease, no matter what the treatment.
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, 2012 - 2013
University of WashingtonResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2005 - 2012
University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2012 - 2028
WA State Medical License 2005 - 2014
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsPredictors of Intracranial Aneurysm Residual Filling After Treatment With Flow Diversion at Early Follow-up: A Multicenter Experience of 2277 Patients.Joshua D Burks, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Evan M Luther, Kara M Christopher, Michael A Silva
Neurosurgery. 2026-01-01 - 8 citationsMicrosurgical Treatment of Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Collaborative Investigation From the Multicenter Consortium for Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Out...Kunal P Raygor, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Daniel A Tonetti, Daniel M S Raper, Ridhima Guniganti
Neurosurgery. 2025-05-01 - 1 citationsOutpatient Cerebral Angiography: The Next Frontier of Cerebrovascular.Michael A Silva, Eric C Peterson
World Neurosurgery. 2024-11-01
Journal Articles
- Transradial Mechanical Thrombectomy for Proximal Mca Occlusion in A First Trimester Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature ReviewBrian M Snelling, Samir Sur, Priyank Khandelwal, Robert M Starke, Eric C Peterson, World Neurosurgery
- Unfavorable Vascular Anatomy Is Associated with Increased Revascularization Time and Worse Outcome in Anterior Circulation ThrombectomyBrian M Snelling, Samir Sur, Dileep R Yavagal, Eric C Peterson, Robert M Starke, World Neurosurgery
Press Mentions
A Serial Entrepreneur: Miller School Neurosurgeon Leads World’s First Robotic-Assisted IV CatheterizationNovember 18th, 2025
An Interview with Pascal M. Jabbour, MDAugust 25th, 2025
UHealth Leads in Transradial Access for Neurological InterventionsOctober 15th, 2019
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Websitehttp://uhealthsystem.com/doctors/profile/135069
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