Daniel Craig, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
Medical School
- MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2012)
Residency
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Neurosurgery (2019)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Spine (2018)
Department
NeurosurgeryProfessional Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Fellow
Practice Locations
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical CampusAnschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1980
UCHealth Neurosurgery - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1000
UCHealth Lone Tree Medical Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Neurological Surgery, Board Certification (2022)
- Complex Spine Fellowship, Specialized Training (2018)
- American Board of Neurological Surgery, Board Certification (2022)
- Colorado Medical License/DEA, License (0001)
- Spine
- Spine - Cervical disc herniation
- Spine - Cervical Myelopathy
- Spine - Cervical spinal stenosis
- Spine - Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spine - Lumbar disc herniation
- Spine - Degenerative Scoliosis
- Spine - Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Spine - Myelopathy
- Spine - Radiculopathy
- Spine - Sacroiliac Joint
- Spine - Sciatica
- Spine - Scoliosis
- Spine - Slipped Disc
- Spine - Spinal tumors
- Spine - Spondylolisthesis
- Spine - Spondylolysis
- Brain and Nervous System - Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System
- Brain and Nervous System - Brain Tumors
- Brain and Nervous System - Chiari Malformation
- Brain and Nervous System - Hydrocephalus
- Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
- Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
- Brain and Nervous System - Ependymoma
- Brain and Nervous System - General Neurosurgery
- Brain and Nervous System - Glioblastoma
- Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral Nerve Repair
- Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral neuropathies
- Brain and Nervous System - Plexiform Neurofibroma
- Brain and Nervous System - Spina Bifida
- Brain and Nervous System - Spinal Cord Tumors
- Brain and Nervous System - Pilocytic Astrocytoma
- Brain and Nervous System - Pituitary Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System - Oligodendroglioma
- Brain and Nervous System - Astrocytoma
Clinical Interests
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.