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Paul Peterson, MD, Neurosurgery, Knoxville, TN

Paul Carl Peterson MD

Neurosurgery•Knoxville, TN

MD, FAANS

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  • 501 20th StrretSuite 503Knoxville, TN 37916

  • Phone+1 865-331-4321

  • Fax+1 865-331-4320

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Summary

  • Dr. Paul Peterson is a neurosurgeon based in Knoxville, TN, specializing in neurosurgical oncology, neurosurgical spine surgery, skull base surgery, cerebrovascular disease, and thoracic spine surgery. He completed his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990, followed by an internship and residency in neurological surgery at the University of Rochester. Since 2013, he has served as the Director of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Dr. Peterson was recognized with an AOA honor in 1989 and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS).

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1996 - 2028
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2016-2017
  • AOA 1989

Press Mentions

  • Harvard Professor: Closing Schools Could Mean 10% Lower Earnings for the Rest of This Generation’s Lives, 25% Young Adults Considered Suicide in Past Month
    Harvard Professor: Closing Schools Could Mean 10% Lower Earnings for the Rest of This Generation’s Lives, 25% Young Adults Considered Suicide in Past MonthAugust 15th, 2020

Committees

  • member, Fort Sanders Stroke Team 2013 - Present

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