Bringing Cutting Edge Spine Surgery to the Big Country Since 2001
Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery: Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar
100% Spine Only Practice
Spine Specialist
My practice will close effective May 29, 2024. If necessary, you may contact my office at the number above for a copy of your medical records before May 14, 2024. After that date, should you need your records please contact: Armstrong Archives 972-242-7179
A spine fellowship is the highest level of training available for spine surgery in the United States. Some orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, at the conclusion of their standard medical training, undergo advanced training devoted entirely to spine surgery. This allows the opportunity to be involved in cutting edge research and surgery. There is exposure to very complex disorders and problems, and provides training in the newest and most advanced techniques and equipment.
*Winner of the Longmire Medal – given to the medical student graduating number one in his class
*Graduated AOA – the top 10% of the class in Medical School
*Awarded the Spine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin
*100th Percentile on the intraining exams during residency at UCLA
Spine disease may be caused by degeneration, trauma, or physiological defect of tissue, bones or vertebrae, resulting in pain or discomfort to various locations of the spine and surrounding anatomy.
Surgical intervention may be an effective option in restoring mobility, correcting malformities of the spine, healing trauma, and resolving chronic pain when alternatives are unsuccessful. Learn more about differing spine pathologies and surgical treatments.
Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery
Dr. McDonough is the only fellowship trained spine surgeon between the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex and Lubbock. He trained under the direction of Dr. Thomas Zdeblick, a world-renowned spine surgeon. Fellowship training allowed one-on-one mentorship. Dr. Zdeblick has developed and refined many new techniques and surgical instruments that have improved spine surgery over the last 15 years.
