Spine surgeon in McKinney, Texas.

Spine care for McKinney

McKinney has grown from a small county seat into one of the largest cities in North Texas, and growth leaves its mark on spines: construction and trades workers with years of heavy lifting, new homeowners spending weekends on ladders and moving boxes, and long US-75 commutes that stiffen the lumbar spine day after day. Around the historic downtown square and in the master-planned communities alike, Dr. Choi sees patients who need a careful, unhurried evaluation — your history, your imaging, and what your days actually demand of your back — before anyone talks about procedures.

Consultations and second opinions in McKinney

Every new patient visit starts the same way: a careful history, a review of any imaging you bring, and a focused examination — followed by a plain-language explanation of what is going on and what your options are. Dr. Choi favors conservative care when it can work; when surgery is the right answer, he will explain exactly why, what the procedure involves, and what recovery looks like.

A meaningful share of his practice is independent second opinions — patients who have been told they need surgery elsewhere and want another expert read before deciding. If you have already been recommended a fusion, a disc replacement, or a decompression, bring your MRI and prior notes; you will leave with a clear second perspective.

He treats the full range of spinal conditions — from herniated discs, stenosis, and sciatica to complex and revision procedures — using minimally invasive techniques and enabling technologies such as computer-assisted navigation and augmented reality where they genuinely improve precision.

Planning your visit

Call (972) 817-7450 to schedule. The Garland clinic at 7217 Telecom Pkwy, Suite 325 is reached from McKinney via US-380 east to the President George Bush Turnpike, then east to Telecom Parkway — about 30 minutes from central McKinney. If you have had an MRI or CT of your spine, bring the images (a disc or portal access works); also bring a list of current medications and any prior spine procedure notes. New patients are asked not to include detailed medical information in the online request form — name, phone, and preferred location are all it takes to start.