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Dr. Stephen Tolhurst, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.2 (25)
Map Pin Small Flower Mound, TX
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Stephen Tolhurst, MD

Dr. Stephen Tolhurst, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Flower Mound, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and is affiliated with Medical City Plano and Medical City Denton. Dr. Tolhurst, completed a residency at University of Michigan. Patients rated Dr. Tolhurst an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Tolhurst works at Texas Back Institute - Flower Mound in Flower Mound, TX with other offices in Denton, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Spinal Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Tolhurst's Office Locations

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    Texas Back Institute - Flower Mound
    4370 Medical Arts Dr Ste 230, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (469) 907-5132
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
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    Texas Back Institute - Denton
    3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 308, Denton, TX 76210 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (469) 907-5135
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Gout
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Fracture
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
TMJ
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Torticollis
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Tumor Resection
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2
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    About Dr. Stephen Tolhurst, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1023234655
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Michigan
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Medical City Plano
    • Medical City Denton

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Stephen Tolhurst, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tolhurst is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tolhurst has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tolhurst has seen patients for Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tolhurst on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Tolhurst. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tolhurst.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tolhurst, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tolhurst appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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