Meet Dr. Courtney
Dr. Stephen Courtney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and the founder of the spine division at Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine Center. In recent years, he has expanded his reach and has improved the quality of life for patients across the country by founding two medical device companies, Eminent Spine and Eminent Extremities. Eminent Spine, which manufactures its spine devices in Texas, has reported outstanding outcomes after 13,000 procedures and 60,000 implants. Since its inception in 2008, Eminent Spine has received 5 510(k) product clearances from the FDA, developed 9 product lines, and has obtained 9 patents and 14 trademarks on its products. Dr. Stephen Courtney, the driving force behind Eminent Spine, couldn't be happier with its success, and looks forward to similar outcomes of Eminent Extremities, which is on the cutting edge of orthopedic implants for foot and ankle surgeries.
Education
Dr. Courtney attended medical school at Louisiana State University before completing his residency at Texas A & M University Medical Center and, later, a fellowship at the Florida Neck and Back Institute. He has attended many professional conferences to ensure that he remains at the cutting edge of his field.
University:
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, Louisiana
B.S., Summa Cum Laude
http://www.ulm.edu/
June, 1985
Medical School
Louisiana State University Medical School
Shreveport, Louisiana
M.D., Medicine
http://www.uhsystem.com/
May, 1989
Internship
Texas A&M; University Medical Center Residency
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/
Scott & White Hospital
Temple, Texas
http://www.sw.org/location/temple-hospital
July, 1989 – June, 1994
Spine Fellowship
Florida Neck & Back Institute, P.A.
Gainesville, Florida
August, 1994 – July, 1995
Training/Experience
As a member of the Texas Spine Society, the North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Courtney has contributed to the development and progress of spine surgery on local, state, and national levels. He is a well-respected surgeon who understands that medicine is always evolving and progressing, and is therefore committed to remaining on the cutting edge of technological advancement in spine surgery.
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
https://www.abos.org/
Societies
American Medical Association Texas
http://www.texmed.org/
Medical Association Collin/Fannin
http://www.collinfannincms.com
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aaos.org/home.asp
North American Spine Society
https://www.spine.org/
American College of Spine Surgery
http://www.americancollegeofspinesurgery.org/
Texas Spine Society
Hospital Affiliation
Dr. Stephen Courtney has provided exceptional patient care and stellar surgical outcomes for over 20 years. He founded the spine division at Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine Center and has worked tirelessly to establish the respected reputation that the center continues to enjoy. His commitment to excellence has garnered him an exceptional reputation in his field.
Practice and Hospital Affiliations
Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine Center
http://www.posmc.com/
Baylor Medical Center at Frisco
http://www.bmcf.com/
Activities
Dr. Courtney’s passion for outstanding patient care occupies most of his time, but when he’s not with patients you can find him enjoying Plano with his wife and five children, hitting the trails on his mountain bike, or perfecting his Cajun cooking.