Spine surgeon in Richardson, Texas.

Spine care for Richardson

Richardson is the Telecom Corridor — engineers, programmers, and analysts spending a decade or more hunched over workstations. Cervical disc herniations, chronic neck strain, and posture-driven thoracic pain are the signature complaints, and they tend to be minimized until numbness or weakness appears. UT Dallas brings students, researchers, and staff with their own mix of backpack loads, lab hours, and stress-driven tension. Dr. Choi's evaluations start with the full picture — your workstation, your hours, your imaging — before any talk of procedures, and he is candid about when the right prescription is ergonomic change and targeted therapy rather than surgery.

Consultations and second opinions in Richardson

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 minutes from Richardson — east on Arapaho Road or the President George Bush Turnpike to Telecom Parkway. 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.