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Dr. Derrick Cho, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Dr. Derrick Cho, MD
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Dr. Derrick Cho, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Derrick Cho, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Derrick Cho, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Derrick Cho, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They currently practice at Brain and Spine Physicians of Houston and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, HCA Houston Healthcare West, HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest and HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. At present, Dr. Cho received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 82 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cho is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Brain Surgery
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Fracture
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Brain and Spine Physicians of Houston
    800 Peakwood Dr Ste 5F, Houston, TX 77090
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cho
4.5
Based on 82 Reviews
5 Stars (72)
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1 Star (10)

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Nov 14, 2023
Back surgery while Dr Cho practiced in Mobile, AL. Excellent Surgeon!.
Iris Blakeney — Nov 14, 2023
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Care Philosophy
  • Excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and brain conditions:Dr. Cho aims to treat each person as part of his own family, understanding that patients won’t care how much he knows if they don’t know how much he cares. He values each patient’s time, and a vital part of his job is “to answer your questions, so that you can make an informed decision about treatment options.”
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Derrick Cho, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Houston, TX. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derrick Cho, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cho's profile.

Dr. Derrick Cho, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, HCA Houston Healthcare West, HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest and HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.

Yes, Dr. Derrick Cho, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

    22999 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare West

    12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

    504 Medical Center Blvd, Conroe, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

    605 Holderrieth Blvd, Tomball, TX