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Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD
4.8 (140 Ratings)

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

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 51
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Kuhns graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and completed a residency at David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California| Los Angeles. 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 Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuhns received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 140 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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Easy Scheduling

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Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Spinal Stenosis
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
Spine Deformities
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
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
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
Achondroplasia
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari's Deformity
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Epilepsy
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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Kyphosis
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Cancer
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spine Dislocation
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stroke
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Systemic Chondromalacia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cervical Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

Insurance Accepted

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

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 140 Reviews
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 30, 2023
Very efficient and organized. In-depth discussion immediately. Built plan of process for surgery and then executed the plan precisely! MORE than impressed with the progress of my recovery based on all his team had to do!! Well done team. Well done!
Dawn Michelle Girouard — Sep 30, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
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| Los Angeles
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California| Los Angeles
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: Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis. 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