Dr. Daniel Diaz-Aguilar is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery, with clinical interests in minimally invasive techniques, complex spinal reconstruction, and outpatient spine care.
Dr. Diaz-Aguilar joined CNOS in 2025 after completing his neurosurgery residency at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he received comprehensive training in cranial and spinal surgery, trauma, neuro-oncology, and complex spinal disorders. He is originally from San Diego, California, and earned his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University. He later returned to California to pursue his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Throughout his training, Dr. Diaz-Aguilar developed a particular focus on spine surgery, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, and peripheral nerve disorders. During residency, he was active in surgical innovation, patient-centered care initiatives, and teaching medical students and junior residents. He was also a contributing author on research exploring outcomes in minimally invasive and outpatient spine surgery.
He is excited to bring his expertise to the Siouxland community and believes in a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to spine care. Dr. Diaz-Aguilar is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four young children, writing, and exploring the outdoors.
