Summary

Dr. Darrell Hanson specializes in the management of spinal deformities in adults, adolescents, and children including scoliosis, kyphosis, fixed sagittal imbalance, and spondylolisthesis. In addition to the management of spinal deformity, he also treats patients with a variety of other spine diagnoses including disc herniations, stenosis, and spinal fractures.

Dr. Hanson is certified by the American Board of Surgery and completed both his medical degree as well as his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. He went on to complete fellowship training in Spinal Deformity at the Washington University School of Medicine.

He works with each of his patients to identify the best management plan for the patient's specific spine issues, incorporating non-operative modalities such as physical therapy and bracing where appropriate.

U.S. News & World Report has named Houston Methodist Hospital the Best Hospital in Texas for 10 years in a row and No. 16 in the nation.

Office Location

Outpatient Center

6445 Main St Ste 2500Houston, TX 77030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
  • 29 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Darrell S. Hanson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Devoted Health
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Darrell S. Hanson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Darrell S. Hanson has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Back Injuries
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spine Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Darrell Hanson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Darrell Hanson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Darrell Hanson's office located?
Dr. Darrell Hanson's office is located at 6445 Main St Ste 2500, Houston, TX, 77030.
Which hospitals is Dr. Darrell Hanson affiliated with?
Dr. Darrell Hanson is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.
Does Dr. Darrell Hanson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Darrell Hanson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Darrell Hanson accepting new patients?
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