Spine Surgery

Dr. Gottlieb, or simply Jamie as most of his patients come to know him, is not your typical doctor. His daily attire of scrubs and cowboy boots is the first indication of his demeanor to most people. You will not find suits and ties in this office. You won’t hear doctor Gottlieb talk in medical jargon when going over your concerns or diagnosis. He speaks in simple straightforward language and will develop an easy to understand plan of care to address your individual needs.
Nonoperative conservative care is the first step and often all that is required to improve your quality of life. 
If surgery is needed, Jamie is well versed in traditional, minimally invasive and motion preservation techniques. His education and surgical training place him at the forefront of emerging techniques. He has continued passion of R&D work through his research with various companies to pioneer new and innovative procedures and technologies. He also finds time to train other surgeons on these new techniques. 
Jamie treats each patient as an individual and will tailor the treatment based on their problem with the focus on improving their quality of life. He truly believes no two patients are exactly alike and will customize treatment accordingly.
Jamie is accepting new patients and is happy to evaluate second opinions. He does complex revision surgery and revisions of failed back surgery as well. If you are looking for a change of pace from your typical doctor’s office, this is the place for you.

Education and Relevant Experience

● Cornell University, Ithaca, New York● B.S. Biochemistry with Honors, May 1993● Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York● M.D., Aug 1994 – May 1998● University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas● General Surgery Internship, Jul 1998 – Jun 1999● University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas● Orthopedic Surgery Resident● VA Dallas UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas● Chief Orthopedic Resident, Jan 2002 – Jul 2002● National Health System, Norwich, England● Orthopedic Senior Registrar, Jul 2002 – Oct 2002● University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas● Orthopedic Chief Resident Parkland Hospital, Jan 2003 – Jun 2003● Texas Back Institute, Plano, Texas● Spine Surgery Fellowship, Aug 2003 – Jul 2004

Patents

● US 8,382,809 B2 Polyaxial Pedicle Screw 2/2013● US D650481 Intervertebral Body Fusion Implant Device 12/2011● US 8,845,727 B2 Intervertebral Body Fusion Implant Device 9/2014● US D835277 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device 12/2018● US D835278 Lateral Interbody Fusion Device 12/2018

Insurances

● Aetna Choice POS II● CIGNA PPO● Anthem Blue Access PPO● BCBS Blue Card PPO● CIGNA Open Access Plus● Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO● Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access● UHC Navigate POS● BCBS IL PPO● Coventry IL PPO● Aetna Signature Administrators PPO● Humana Choice POS● Anthem Blue Preferred HMOUHC Choice Plus POS● Coventry MO PPO● UHC Options PPO● Medicare● Multi-plan● PHCS