Summary

David J. Daniels, M.D., Ph.D., is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in pediatric brain tumors and complex neurological conditions in children. He provides advanced surgical care for brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformations, arachnoid cysts, tethered cord, spinal tumors, vascular malformations, and head and spine trauma. His expertise includes brain tumor surgery, craniotomy, brain biopsy, external ventricular drain placement, and pediatric spine surgery. Dr. Daniels combines precision surgical techniques with a focus on improving neurologic function and quality of life and advances care through brain tumor research and medical education.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.3
  • 19 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital/LeBonheur Childrens Hospital University of Tennessee
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

David J. Daniels

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905
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

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David J. Daniels, MD, PhDDr. Kurtis Michael Hoppe, MDDr. Noor Alolabi, MDDr. Basil Saad Nasir, MD
Neurological SurgeryPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationSurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.3 
19 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Rochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by David J. Daniels

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • UCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

David J. Daniels has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

David J. Daniels has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

David J. Daniels holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital/LeBonheur Childrens Hospital University of Tennessee in 2014.

Residency

Completed their residency at Neurologic Surgery Program Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in 2013.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2007.

NPI Number

David J. Daniels' NPI number is 1235318296.

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David Daniels's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.
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