Dallas County Living Well Magazine September/October 2020 | Page 45

TOP DOCS OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, & SPINE SURGEON Livingwell TOP DOCS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS 2020 STEPHEN P. COURTNEY, MD ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGEON Advanced Spine Center 1705 Ohio Dr., Ste. 300 Plano, Texas 75093 (972) 499-5457 courtneymd.com advancedspinecenters.com Dr. Stephen Courtney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and the founder of the Advanced Spine Center in Plano, TX. Dr. Courtney has been practicing medicine and providing exceptional patient care in Plano since 1995 and has worked tirelessly to develop superior operative techniques to treat neck and back disorders. Dr. Courtney is a respected orthopedic spine surgeon who focuses on disorders of the neck and back. His work ethic, outstanding outcomes, and personable approach to patient care have earned him a reputation as one of the best spine surgeons in Texas. He has expanded his reach and has improved the quality of life for patients across the country. Dr. Courtney has developed 9 product lines, and has obtained 9 patents and 14 trademarks on its spine related products. He has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions. Led by Dr. Courtney, the skilled team at Advanced Spine Center cares for patients with neck and back pain using a wide array of the most state-of-the-art tools and techniques— from conservative physical therapy and injection therapy—to advanced pain management, as well as surgical intervention. They employ the latest in minimally invasive spine surgeries, in addition to cutting-edge replacement technology. Incorporating both high tech and high touch, we get our valued patients back to their lives so they can enjoy all the activities they love. Dr. Courtney is dedicated to educating not just himself and his colleagues but his patients as well. He is known for his straight-forward, honest approach which puts his patients at ease, trusting him to perform highly technical operations that will help them restore their quality of life. He knows the single most important person in the treatment process is the patient. When Dr. Courtney is not with his patients you can find him enjoying time with his wife and five children, hitting the trails on his mountain bike, or perfecting his Cajun cooking. DALLAS COUNTY • 43