Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spine Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas (TX)

Stephen Tolhurst, M.D., an orthopaedic spine surgeon, joined the Texas Back Institute team in 2012 from the Cleveland Clinic where he completed his fellowship in spine surgery. Dr. Tolhurst was part of a unique fellowship program which combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgery training as well as special training in spinal trauma.

He attended medical school at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Tolhurst treats the full spectrum of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders, with a special interest in cervical conditions. He is actively involved in research and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on spinal topics and has also given several national presentations on his research.

Dr. Tolhurst is married with two young children and enjoys spending time with his family outdoors.