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The subject of health is a very personal and important one for us all . The system that we have in the United States , while imperfect , fosters excellence and innovation in many areas . From the prevention of illness through healthy living , to the diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses , medical advances are helping us live longer , healthier lives . In this issue , we explore healthcare today . From innovations in research , patient ownership in their own care , and the emerging technologies that are providing people tools to take wellness into their own hands , learn more starting on page 60 .
This leads us to the results of our first Top Doctors and other Healthcare Providers survey . Meet the local professionals you , our readers , voted as the area ’ s leading medical providers starting on page 37 . A huge thank you to readers for voting for their favorite , trusted providers . Your feedback helps others in their search for reliable medical professionals they can turn to for help .
We continue our healthcare focus with a doctor that scores of people across the country trust , Mehmet Cengiz Öz . While that name may not sound familiar , chances are that “ Dr . Oz ” rings a bell . A cardiothoracic surgeon and Columbia University professor , his passion is helping people and empowering them with tools to live a healthier life . With that in mind , in 2004 , Dr . Oz appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has been a household name ever since .
“ I ’ m in love with being able to help people . My whole passion , throughout my whole career , is built as a medical doctor , and I still practice once a week . My whole life has been about empowering people . I spend most of my time thinking about how to marry those two disciplines ,” says Dr . Oz , our featured celebrity . We check in with the good doctor for anti-aging and healthy living tips that ’ ll last a lifetime . Check out his words of wisdom on page 24 .
While Dr . Stephen P . Courtney might not be a household name –– yet –– he ’ s at the forefront of developing superior operative techniques to treat neck and back disorders . As our cover doctor , we recently sat down with him to learn more about how he ’ s improved the quality of life for patients across the United States with his expertise . Some of the things we found out : He developed nine product lines and carries nine patents and 14 trademarks on spine related products . He ’ s known for his straightforward , honest approach , which puts his patients at ease . He ’ s been chief of orthopedic surgery at the Medical Center of Plano and a member of the hospital ’ s executive and operating room committees . This well respected local medical provider recently opened Eminent Medical Center , a premier hospital in the Dallas / Fort Worth area that provides 24 / 7 emergency care and has his practice , Advanced Spine Center , in Plano . Get all the details on page 8 .
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