I had an back injury this summer. Dr Derman and his team at Texas Back Institute correctly and quickly diagnosed my injury, treated it and got me back to work and active about as quickly as possible. Dr Derman is very professional, caring, efficient, and a great bedside manner. His videos helped explain to me and my loved ones exactly what to expect from his treatment and recovery. He and his staff were prompt at returning my calls and emails answering my questions and concerns. I was in intense pain prior to his surgery and woke up post-surgery pain free and within a few weeks I felt completely normal and ready to return to work. I can't give Dr Derman and Texas Back Institute enough praise or a higher recommendation. If I could give him 10 out 10 stars I would. If you have back issues Dr Derman and Texas Back Institute are the place to go.

I had suffered with multiple back issues over the years and was referred to Dr. Peter Derman by my PCP. I was reluctant initially, but my mobility was affected by severe pain, so I felt that I had no other choice. The very first meeting with Dr. Derman and his staff gave me a sense of comfort and I felt that he was the right person for this surgery. I had a disc replacement and a L3/L4 Lumbar fusion. My recovery went far better than ever expected and I'm now pain free and able to workout and do all of the things I hadn't been able to do for a long time. This procedure was truly a blessing.

Dr. Derman performed minimal invasive surgery on my back where I was experiencing severe leg pain from L4 and 5. Following surgery my pain was gone immediately! My 6 weeks check up, he released me with no restrictions. I am back to normal now thanks to his recommendation. He is a great doctor and his staff is great too. I highly recommend him with no hesitation.

Dr. Peter Derman performed minimally invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) surgery on my L4/L5. For many months before the surgery, I had extreme nerve pain (sciatica) in my right hip/leg when standing/transitioning from a laying or sitting position, making it difficult and sometimes nearly impossible to walk. After surgery completed, my right hip/leg was pain free. I was able to go home within a day and walk up and down stairs. Dr. Peter Derman was always professional and personal. He never pushed surgery, explained my options and let me decide. He even got me to quit smoking. The entire staff (i.e., check-in, clerks, receptionists, doctors, nurses, anesthesiologist) at the ‘Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery’ treated me with courtesy, respect and great service. I cannot thank Dr. Peter Derman and the ‘Texas Back Institute’ enough.

Did a fantastic job on my spine surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Derman. He is a perfectionist. Knowledgeable, thorough and extremely skilled. A great choice if you need back surgery.

This young man is excellent. If he's on your list for surgery pick him and you will not regret it. The office staff is also very good to work with.

Excellent surgeon. Gave me my life back ! Greatest !

Dr. Peter Derman performed my minimal invasive spinal surgery where I was experiencing EXTREME leg nerve pain due to a herniated L-4 disk in Dec. of 2020 and immediately following the surgery my pain was completely gone. 6 weeks post now I have zero back pain and zero leg pain as a result of the surgery he recommended. Lots of nay-sayers about back surgery but I assure you I am a proponent and a walking testimonial for what it has done for me and the minimal recovery time - I am back to normal (well whatever normal this COVID pandemic has brought us all) and enjoying a pain free back thanks to Dr. Derman. I give him 5 stars!!!

Dr. Derman of the Texas Back Institute changed my life for the better! Here’s how! My L4-5 TLIF fusion surgery experience with Dr. Peter Derman, of Texas Back Institute, was so great I thought I would share for folks who may be afraid of back surgery. For almost two years I had terrible pain shooting down both legs, hips, and my lower back. I visited many different doctors, but nobody really could figure out what was wrong. The pain became so debilitating that I could barely go up the stairs in my home, much less continue hobbies, play on the floor with my grandchildren, or walk my dog. My weight kept going up, I could only sleep 3-4 hours at a time, and I was placed on meds and had injections that never really addressed my issue. I’m lucky, my new hubby, Patrick, is a physician and he started exhaustive research for a surgeon and determined we should contact the Texas Back Institute for an appointment. Our initial visit was with one of the founders of Texas Back Institute who referred me to Dr. Derman after reviewing my medical records and hearing my story. Dr. Derman ordered a new MRI and X-rays and found that my L4 was “Untethered” (it moved forward and back stretching my spinal nerves.) No wonder it hurt so bad!! Dr. Derman explained that he would use a less invasive method of surgical intervention. He performed a posterior column osteotomy (fancy words for making two small incisions in my back and using two small tubes as part of his instrumentation). No cutting through all my back muscles avoiding the subsequent pain and problems that may cause. My father had back surgery in the 80’s and my husband had 4 back surgeries 20 years ago and their experiences made me leery of surgery but Dr. Derman was very thorough at explaining exactly what he would be doing during surgery, as well as what to expect after surgery. My disc above L4 was bone on bone and the disc below L4 was bulging, my L4 was untethered, and I am grateful for the relief from nerve pain that was immediate upon waking up from surgery. The excellent nursing staff had me up and walking the evening of my surgery and I was able to go home the next morning. Dr. Derman has given me back the joy in my life. I am no longer in constant pain and have full control of my legs. And best of all because I am more active again, I am losing the weight I gained. And yes, I can sleep again ALL NIGHT LONG with absolutely no pain in back, hips and legs. Many thanks to the Texas Back Institute team and especially Dr. Derman. Becky V November 2020

Dr. Derman was professional, helpful and incredibly competent. He explained all options and then performed a two-disc replacement surgery for my back issues which went flawlessly. I would recommend Dr. Derman to anyone with back issues for a consultation. He truly cares about his patients well-being, before, during and after any procedures.