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12/23/2025

My 2025 World Tour is complete! 🌍

It was a year of lectures, labs, and conferences…sharing my passion for endoscopic techniques with surgeons far and wide. Between engagements, I logged enough hours of airport delays to last a lifetime — and this isn’t even my day job! But it was also a year chock full of fun family travel and the rare (and coveted) free weekend at home.

I’m looking forward to a busy 2026. See you on the road! ✈️

12/17/2025

🎬 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀! 🎥

Last week, I had the opportunity to record new educational videos at Arthrex’s state-of-the-art media production studio in Naples, Florida.

We dove deep into endoscopic lateral recess decompression, an ultra-minimally invasive technique for relieving pressure from pinched nerves in the low back.

These videos are being crafted as a resource to help surgeons committed to mastering the latest procedures and delivering the best outcomes to their patients.

Stay tuned!

12/10/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗽: When doctors get sciatica, I frequently get a call. That’s because those in the know seek out the latest in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁: This busy orthopedic surgeon struggled for years with a pinched nerve in his low back. But he couldn’t put his own practice on hold for the prolonged recovery associated with traditional open spine surgery. Fortunately he didn’t have to! Here he is, pain free, three days after hanging out with me in the OR… glad to have helped him get right back in action!

12/03/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗱𝗼? 🤔

I dove into that question and others with Spinal Surgery News for their latest feature. We discussed the specific moments that make this job rewarding, the importance of preserving muscle through minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques, and why I’m optimistic that we are entering a new era of patient recovery. 🚀

Read the full interview here: https://www.spinalsurgerynews.com/2025/11/surgeon-in-focus-with-dr-peter-derman/153257

11/27/2025

Grateful. 🙏 What a way way to start the holiday! I’m so thankful to have a career where I can help people get back to doing what they love. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃🍂

11/19/2025

Back pain since pregnancy? 🤔 Many moms wonder if their epidural is to blame. The answer might surprise you! 💉👀

Watch this video to find out what causes post-pregnancy back pain — and get the facts you need for a healthier spine! 🔍🦴

Ready to bust spine myths and get real solutions?Follow for more spine health tips!

11/12/2025

I’m beyond thrilled to be recognized again by 𝘿 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙚 as a “Best Doctor” in Dallas. Several of my colleagues at Texas Back Institute and I are among a handful of spine surgeons in the region who have been selected for this designation. Personally, I am grateful for and motivated by this award. It reinforces my conviction that minimally invasive philosophies and techniques represent the future of spine surgery. I’ll continue treating every patient like a personal family member and look forward to many years of service to come!

11/05/2025

Disc herniations are my Super Bowl. 🏆

What is yours?

10/27/2025

🏆 Thrilled to have participated in the Sonntag Spine Symposium (aka “The Spine Awards”) hosted by the Barrow Neurological Institute! This invite-only meeting gathers the who’s who of spine surgery for lively, insightful debates on the future of our field. Always a pleasure to connect with surgeon friends from around the globe as we work together to better spine surgery for patients everywhere! 🌎 🌍 🌏

10/22/2025

𝙂𝙤𝙩 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖? 𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 👀

Endoscopic spine surgery allows surgeons to remove pressure from pinched nerves with laser-like precision. Ever wonder what we see during these ultra-minimally invasive procedures?

In this clip, I review the essential anatomical landmarks that keep me oriented during transforaminal approaches to the lumbar spine. Look out for the full procedure walkthrough on my YouTube channel () soon. If we’re lucky, I can get my two little Dermans to make an appearance.

As an aside, this educational demonstration was performed on a cadaver as part of an academic spine conference. Surgical training and innovation rely heavily on the generosity of people who selflessly donate their bodies to science for the benefit of us all. I am deeply grateful to those who make this possible.

10/15/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! 🥊

Minimally invasive tubular surgery vs ULTRA-minimally invasive endoscopic surgery: Which technique scores better patient outcomes? 🤔

A new study pitted them against each other in a head-to-head battle royale. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗽. 🏆

10/08/2025

𝙑𝙞𝙫𝙖 𝙇𝙖𝙨 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙨, 𝙑𝙞𝙫𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙮! 🎉

Another fantastic Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Forum in the books.

It’s energizing to be surrounded by fellow spine surgeons and industry leaders dedicated to getting patients back to life faster with minimally invasive techniques.
It was an honor to speak on one of my favorite subjects, endoscopic spine surgery, and to moderate a fantastic session of new research findings.

Until next year! 🤝

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“In spine surgery, less is generally more. I tailor my approach to each patient’s symptoms and goals, using the least invasive means to achieve the fastest and most reliable recovery possible.”

Dr. Peter Derman, a minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgeon at the Texas Back Institute, graduated with honors from Stanford University, where he majored in Biological Sciences. He received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and concurrently obtained a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business. Dr. Derman completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and underwent further fellowship training in spine surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Beyond helping patients, Dr. Derman conducts medical research to better medicine for future generations. He enjoys spending his personal time with his wife and son, staying fit, sailing, and brewing craft beer.

Call 972-608-5000 to make an appointment. More information is available at https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/peter-derman/.