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Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD
4.8 (142 Ratings)

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Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Austin, TX.
Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD
4.8 (142 Ratings)
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Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 52
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Kuhns graduated from Los Angeles and completed a residency at David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California. Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Austin, TX. Dr. Kuhns currently practices at Austin Spine - Central and are affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. Dr. Kuhns has experience treating conditions like Spondylolisthesis and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuhns received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 142 times. Dr. Kuhns' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kuhns is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Spondylolisthesis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Spondylolisthesis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylitis
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Back Disorders
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chiari's Deformity
Dural Tear
Head and Neck Conditions
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Marfan Syndrome
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Cervical Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access
  • Blue Advantage
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card
    Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthLink
    HealthLink PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • Preferred
  • TriCare for Life
  • Curative PPO
    Curative
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Preferred Select
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Tricare
  • Navigate HMO
    Options
    Options PPO
    Navigate
    United Healthcare
    Choice Plus POS
    Choice Plus
    Navigate POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
    Preferred PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus
  • Molina
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Care (Humana)

Locations

  1. 1 Austin Spine - Central
    3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 708, Austin, TX 78705

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kuhns
4.8
Based on 142 Reviews
5 Stars (130)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 30, 2025
Dr. Kuhns performed a complex spinal fusion on me that changed my life of pain and weakness. He is superior in his knowledge and skill. I highly recommend Dr. Kuhns.
— Apr 30, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Los Angeles
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kuhns' profile.

Dr. Kuhns frequently treats the following conditions: Spondylolisthesis and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX