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Erika A. Petersen, M.D. Neurosurgeon

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Neurosurgery
Spine Care
Pain Management
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.6 out of 5
105 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
24 comments

Primary Appointment Location

Neurosurgery Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute, Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-5270
New and Returning Patients
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Erika A. Petersen, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Petersen

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can either request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart, contact the clinic directly or call the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

About Dr. Petersen

Clinical Biography

Dr. Erika Petersen attended the Princeton University, where she majored in European history. She completed her medical studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While undertaking her neurosurgical residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, she completed a research and clinical fellowship in functional neurosurgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Petersen joined the neurosurgery faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She directs the Section of Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at UAMS Medical Center. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UAMS.

Dr. Petersen is a board certified neurosurgeon whose clinical practice focuses on neuromodulation, treating movement disorders, spasticity, and chronic pain through surgical procedures and stereotactic radiosurgery using the Gamma Knife. These surgeries include deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal drug therapy, surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, and more. She also performs stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of tumors, vascular brain malformations, and trigeminal neuralgia. Almost all of these therapies are offered in collaboration with comprehensive multidisciplinary teams of neurologists, psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists to ensure that the best possible care is devised to meet the needs of each patient as an individual.

Dr. Petersen’s research interests focus on using high-resolution imaging to understand the functional interaction of centers within the brain. Her collaborations with colleagues in neuroradiology, neurology and psychiatry are aimed toward identifying new applications for the use of deep brain stimulation.

Conditions Treated

UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
  • Back Pain
  • Brain Tumors
  • Dystonia
  • Essential Tremor
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
  • Foot Pain
  • Movement Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Spasticity
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Gamma Knife
  • Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Implantable Neurostimulators for Chronic Pain
  • Intrathecal Therapy for Spasticity
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Stereotactic Brain Surgery

Dr. Petersen's Areas of Expertise

Neurosurgeon looking at brain imaging.

Neurosurgery

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Rearview shot of a sporty young man touching his neck while exercising outdoors

Spine Care

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Image of a child with special needs due to chromosome 8P inversion duplication syndrome with a doctor.

Pain Management

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Dr. Petersen's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor

Education

Fellowship
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Functional Neurosurgery
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Neurosurgery
Medical School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Undergraduate Education
Princeton University

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Locations Where Dr. Petersen Practices

Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Neurosurgery Clinic , Primary Location

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute, Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-5270
New and Returning Patients
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Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Movement Disorders Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute, Fifth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-5838
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Explained Things Clearly
0.0 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.7 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.3 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.5 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.7 out of 5
Recommend Provider
4.7 out of 5

Overall: 4.6 out of 5

(105 Ratings, 24 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

I have only see Dr. Peterson once and I am extremely impressed with her ! I am looking forward to having her as my doctor

Date

Sep 5, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

We were very impressed with Dr. Petersen.

Date

Sep 5, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Petersen is a fantastic clinician in her field. She is extremely knowledgeable and up to date with most current medical treatments. She is very kind, sympathetic and listens to her patients. She can easily put her patients, who are nervous, well at ease. I highly recommend her.

Date

Aug 29, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

I think it took too long to get the appointment but I realized how busy Dr. Petersen is. So once I found that out, I was calmed down. She is very professional, very polite, very thorough, and I enjoyed talking and working with her very much.

Date

Aug 15, 2019
4 out of 5

Comment

Everything was great except the four month wait to get an appointment and the 45 minute wait past my appointment time to be seen. The doctors said they would have their staff schedule a follow-up appointment in a few months, but no one has called regarding that yet.I really liked Dr.Petersen, but the lack of follow through is disappointing.

Date

Aug 8, 2019
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Petersen has given me my life back.

Date

Aug 8, 2019
More Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Petersen

This provider is not currently accepting new patients.

Existing patients can either request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart, contact the clinic directly or call the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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