Danielle Spaeder, MPAS, PA-C, was born and raised just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Nutritional Science from the University of Florida, graduating cum laude. During her undergraduate years, she gained clinical experience as a certified nursing assistant at Shands Hospital. After graduation, she returned to Pennsylvania to continue her training as an intensive care technician and phlebotomist at Paoli Hospital. Danielle went on to earn her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Thomas Jefferson University in Center City Philadelphia, where she took a strong interest in trauma surgery and critical care.
She then moved to Saint Petersburg, Florida, where she began her career in trauma surgery, managing critically injured patients in high-acuity settings. She later expanded her experience to include orthopedic trauma surgery, where she gained surgical exposure to a variety of procedures and found a particular interest in spine cases. Assisting across multiple surgical subspecialties sparked a passion for the operating room, and Danielle takes pride in supporting patients through both pre- and post-operative phases of care. With a strong background in trauma, critical care, and orthopedics, Danielle values the opportunity to care for patients throughout their neurosurgical journey and is dedicated to helping them feel informed and supported every step of the way. She is excited to bring her skills and experience to the team at Premier NeuroSpine Institute.