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Richard D. Guyer, M.D.
- Practicing Locations:
- Plano, TX and Trophy Club, TX
- Personal Quote:
“My treatment philosophy is to treat my patients the way I would want myself or my family members to be treated. I always utilize what I like to refer to as the 'family test' when advising treatment and surgical options for my patients.”
- Specialty:
- Spine Surgery
- Fellowship Training:
- Spinal Surgery
- Certification:
Certified – American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Education:
1982 Spine Fellowship with Leon Wiltse, M.D., Long Beach, California
1981 Spine Fellowship, Case Western Reserve University with Henry Bohlman, M.D., Cleveland, Ohio
1976-1980 Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1975-1976 Internship, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Southwestern School of Medicine, Dallas, Texas
1975 M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1971 B.S., Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania
- Awards/Recognition:
Director, Texas Back Institute Spine Fellowship Program
Founder and Chairman of the Board, Texas Back Institute Research Foundation
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
Editorial Board Member, Spine
Editorial Board Member, The Spine Journal
Editorial Advisor, University of Pennsylvania Orthopedic Journal
Editorial Board Member, Journal of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Best Doctor Award, D Magazine, Dallas, Texas
President, North American Spine Society
Ursinus College Alumni Award
David Selby Award, North American Spine Society
Volvo Award, Low Back Pain Research
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
Graduated Cum Laude from Ursinus College
- Publications
- As world-renowned leaders in the field of neck and back care, Texas Back Institute doctors are continuously writing and presenting professional articles, publications and speaking engagements to national and international audiences. To view a list of Richard D. Guyer's impressive contributions to spine health research and education, click here.