BRIAN ANDERSON, MD, MHA
Neurosurgeon - Payson, Utah

Dr. Brian Anderson was born and raised on a farm in Delta, Utah. He received his BS degree at the University of Utah and attended Medical School at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he was awarded two prestigious CAST fellowships in functional neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine techniques.

Dr. Anderson practiced medicine in Quincy, Illinois, where he built a robust general practice. He started a robotic spine and DBS program and established an outreach program to provide neurosurgery care to traditionally underserved populations. 

After 15 years away from Utah, Dr. Anderson is thrilled to return and join Dr. John Edwards and Dr. Andrea Brock as one of a team of 3 expert neurosurgeons at Summit Brain, Spine, and Orthopedics.

Dr. Anderson has a broad practice with expertise in functional neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery focused on restorative therapies for various CNS pathologies, such as spinal cord stimulation for pain, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and tremors, and robotic spine surgery, allowing for expedited recovery.

During residency, he also completed a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration with a focus on business finance, leading to a particular interest in optimizing practice management, finance, and efficiency practices.

Dr. Anderson and his wife have 5 children and are happy to return to Utah to be near family.

To make an appointment with Summit Brain, Spine, and Orthopedics, call 385.345.3560.

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