Spine surgeon in Terrell, Texas.

Spine care for Terrell

Terrell is a historic railroad city turned regional hub — the Tanger Outlets draw shoppers from across East Texas, the historic downtown is being restored block by block, and distribution and manufacturing along I-20 keep the local economy moving. Back and neck problems here often come from physically demanding work: warehouse shifts, long-haul driving, and trades built over decades. Dr. Choi's evaluations start with the full picture — your work history, your imaging, and what conservative care has already been tried — before any talk of procedures, and he is direct about when the honest answer is not surgery.

Consultations and second opinions in Terrell

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 Forney clinic at 763 E US Hwy 80, Suite 240A is about 20 minutes from Terrell — west on US-80 straight into Forney. 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.