Dr. Jason Cuéllar Helps Emma Clair Stephens Stay in the Saddle
After a serious fall and persistent back pain threatened her competitive riding career, 20-year-old Emma Clair Stephens faced the difficult reality of needing spine surgery. She had already seen nine doctors before finding Dr. Jason Cuéllar, a board-certified spine surgeon known for his expertise and patient-first approach.
Dr. Cuéllar diagnosed Emma with degenerative disc disease in her lower spine—an uncommon condition for someone her age. With clear communication and a treatment plan tailored to her goals, Dr. Cuéllar helped Emma return to the saddle, pain-free and more confident than ever. This story highlights how expert care and the right surgical path can change everything.
JASON M. GUÉLLAR M.D., PH.D.
Board-certified spinal surgeon
Leading the field of artificial disc replacement surgery – a world expert in the treatment of neck and back pain without fusion. A spine in motion should stay in motion!
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WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALITY?
I am a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic spinal surgeon. While I do see patients for all orthopedic issues, and | treat osteoarthritis in all joints with an innovative nonsurgical therapy called A2M, my focus is on spinal disorders such as neck pain, back pain, disc degeneration, disc herniation, and spinal stenosis.WHAT ARE YOU BEST KNOWN FOR?
I am best known for artificial disc replacement (ADR) surgery, in both the neck (cervical) and low back (lumbar). Very few spine surgeons are trained to perform lumbar ADR, and even fewer perform multilevel lumbar ADR and revision ADR. I have performed nearly 1,500 ADR implantations, more than most surgeons across the country and am considered a specialized spinal arthroplasty surgeon.WHO SHOULD SEE YOU?
If you are suffering from disc disorders causing low back, leg, neck, or arm pain, or symptoms such as numbness or weakness in your hands or legs, you should be evaluated by an experienced spine surgeon. I strongly believe in doing everything possible to avoid permanent spinal fusion and preserve motion of the spine in patients of all ages. This is best achieved with ADR surgery.
JASON M. GUÉLLAR M.D., PH.D.
Board-certified spinal surgeon
Leading the field of artificial disc replacement surgery - a world expert in the treatment of neck and back pain without fusion. A spine in motion should stay in motion!
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