Spine surgeon in Murphy, Texas.

Spine care for Murphy

Murphy is a family suburb tucked between Plano and Wylie, built around Maxwell Creek and some of Collin County's most active youth sports leagues. The spine problems Dr. Choi sees from Murphy follow that profile: youth sports injuries — pars fractures and disc injuries in young athletes — alongside the commuter's wear from residents who drive the Bush Turnpike daily. His evaluations start with the full picture — your sport or position, your work demands, your imaging — before any talk of procedures, and he is direct about when an athlete does not need surgery.

Consultations and second opinions in Murphy

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. Murphy patients use whichever clinic is closer — the Garland clinic at 7217 Telecom Pkwy, Suite 325 (southwest via Murphy Road to the President George Bush Turnpike) or the Rockwall clinic at 6705 Heritage Pkwy, Suite 203 (southeast via FM 544). 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.