“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.”
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.
Director, Texas Back Institute Spine Fellowship Program Founder
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 JournalEditorial 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
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