Special interests
Spine Trauma
Neuroplasticity
Motor Rehabilitation
Device Development
Daryl Pinion Fields II MD PhD, joined the University of Florida Department of Neurological Surgery in July of 2025. In addition, Dr. Fields holds a Staff Surgeon appointment at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Fields completed his undergraduate degree at Saint John’s University (Collegeville, Minn.), and his medical degree as well as research doctorate at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Prior to medical school Dr. Fields held several leadership positions as a firefighter captain and medic. In addition, he spent several years as a neural rehab personal trainer managing clients with debilitating neuromuscular disorders; including stroke, brain trauma, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. These experiences have inspired both his research and clinical interest in spinal neurorestorative therapies.
Dr. Fields has been recognized with several nationally competitive awards and fellowships from the National Institutes of Health, and National Science Foundation in addition to funding from private organizations such as the National Football League, Pittsburgh Steelers, Merck Pharmaceuticals and Live Like Lou Foundation.
Dr. Fields is a technical/medical consultant to startup companies and investment funds. As the principal investigator of the Fields Research Group he leads several funded studies:
- Spinal cord stimulation for motor restoration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
- Development of novel biomarkers for spinal cord injuries, and
- Development of clinical prognostic tools related to tumor, trauma and degenerative disorders.
Dr. Fields also maintains a collaborative relationship with other researchers within and beyond the University of Florida neurosurgery community.