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Featured Spine Programs
Our world-renowned multidisciplinary team offers advanced care for every spine condition. Choose a program below to discover our treatment options and specialist teams.
Spine Center
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Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
UT Southwestern has been ranked the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for eight years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Our spine surgery program is among the top in the US, and our doctors are named among the best by D Magazine and Castle Connolly Top Doctors.
Shorter Wait, Faster Results
Get expert spine care fast. Schedule a telemedicine or in-person visit with a Spine Center advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner). We’ll evaluate your condition, order any necessary tests, and connect you with the right specialist – all in one streamlined process.
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Why Choose UT Southwestern for Spine Care?
At the UT Southwestern Spine Center, we treat more than just your spine — we care for the whole person. Whether you're experiencing chronic back pain or a complex spinal condition, our team works together to help you get back to living fully.
With one call, you’ll connect to a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in:
- Pain Management
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
This collaborative approach allows us to fully understand your condition, personalize your treatment, and deliver better outcomes — faster.
We offer a full range of nonsurgical and surgical treatments, grounded in the latest research and powered by advanced technologies, including:
- Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery
- Therapeutic injections and robotic-assisted procedures
- Comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation programs
Our care is available at convenient locations across North Texas — including Dallas (Aston in Medical District and Texas Health Dallas), Frisco, Las Colinas, and Richardson/Plano.
- Myelopathy and Radiculopathy (sciatica)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal tumors
- Spinal deformities
With expert care from the Spine Center, your best days are still ahead.
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Schedule an Appointment Now Spine Center at UT Southwestern Frisco
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- Neurological Surgery
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Meet the multidisciplinary team of doctors, physician assistants, and nurses who treat spine problems.
With locations throughout the Dallas area, we have a Spine Center convenient to you.
We’re one of the world’s top academic medical centers, with a unique legacy of innovation in patient care and scientific discovery.
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Related Clinics
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Spine Center
at James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center 5303 Harry Hines Blvd., 7th Floor, Suite 800Dallas, Texas 75390 214-645-2225 Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Directions to Spine Center at James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center, Dallas Parking Info for Spine Center
Spine Center
at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Richardson/Plano 3030 Waterview Parkway, 1st FloorRichardson, Texas 75080 972-669-7101 Directions to Spine Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Richardson/Plano, Richardson
Spine Center
at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Las Colinas 6121 N. State Highway 161, 3rd Floor, Suite 300Irving, Texas 75038 214-645-2225 Directions to Spine Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Las Colinas, Irving
Spine Center
at UT Southwestern Frisco 12500 Dallas Parkway, 3rd FloorFrisco, Texas 75033 469-604-9140 Directions to Spine Center at UT Southwestern Frisco, Frisco Parking Info for Spine Center
UT Southwestern Neurosurgery and Spine Center at Texas Health Dallas
at Professional Building 3 8230 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 514Dallas, Texas 75231 214-645-2300 Directions to UT Southwestern Neurosurgery and Spine Center at Texas Health Dallas at Professional Building 3, Dallas Parking Info for UT Southwestern Neurosurgery and Spine Center at Texas Health Dallas