Spinal Surgery

The spine is one of the most important components of the human body. It allows us to stand, twist and bend—all activities that are integral to our daily lives. Spinal deformities and conditions hinder mobility and cause pain and discomfort. The Division of Spinal Surgery at Scott & White work with the latest procedures and technology to give Scott & White patients some of the most advanced spinal care in Texas.

Our Specialists

Doctors Mark Rahm, Christopher Chaput and Michael Leahy are specialty trained to provide our patients with the appropriate surgical care for their spinal conditions. Both doctors Mark Rahm and Christopher Chaput have completed spine surgery fellowships and hold faculty positions at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine.

Christopher Chaput, M.D.

Dr. Chaput, a second generation Texas spine surgeon, finished his bachelor's degree at Southwestern University and received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He has expertise in all areas of the spine, with a special interest in conditions of the cervical spine. Dr. Chaput is also the Director of Orthopedic Research, and current research interests include motion preservation and implant fixation

Michael Leahy, M.D.

Dr. Leahy, a member of the Division of Spine Surgery, received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Galveston. He specializes in orthopedic conditions of the spine and received fellowship training in orthopedic spine surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas.

Mark Rahm, M.D.

Dr. Rahm is a graduate of Texas A&M University, obtaining both his undergraduate and medical degrees through this institution. He continues to be active in medical education and is the current Orthopedic Residency Director – sharing his experience and knowledge with the next generation of doctors. Dr. Rahm has expertise in all areas of the spine, with a special interest in scoliosis and spinal deformity.

Spinal Services We Offer

• Trauma
• Spinal deformities, including scoliosis
• Degenerative diseases such as arthritis and spinalstenosis
• Motion preservation technology, including total disc arthroplasty
• Minimally invasive spinal surgery
• Complex reconstructive spinal surgery

Patient Resources

Spine Conditions - American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS)
Spine-Health.com

 

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