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ALLEN, TX SCOLIOSIS AND SPINE SPECIALISTS
The Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute is widely recognized as the premier scoliosis and complex spine center in the Dallas Metroplex and North Texas.
For maximum convenience, our fellowship-trained surgeons see patients at three convenient locations: Dallas, Plano, and Frisco. When patients search for “scoliosis doctors near me” or “spine specialists near me,” they can easily access our experienced team at an office close to home.
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis, complex spinal conditions, and revision spine surgery.
Our Offices are in Dallas, Plano, and Frisco, TX offices. With this in mind, see which one you want to visit
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Allen, TX Scoliosis and Spine Specialists
Expert Spine Care, Minutes from Allen
Allen is located in southern Collin County, just north of Plano along US-75.
Our Plano office provides the closest and most convenient access for Allen residents. We are only 10 miles south via Central Expressway, typically a quick 15- to 20-minute drive depending on traffic. For patients on the west side of Allen, our Frisco office is equally convenient. It is just 12 miles away via the Sam Rayburn Tollway.
For Allen families facing scoliosis or complex spine conditions, this short drive delivers access to a highly specialized level of care that most suburban orthopedic practices simply cannot offer.
The Closest Offices to Allen
Most Allen patients come to our Plano office at 1600 Coit Road, Suite 104. The most direct route is US-75 South to the Plano Parkway exit, then west to Coit Road. We have free patient parking available on site.
For Allen residents living west of US-75 — particularly the Twin Creeks and Star Creek neighborhoods — our Frisco office at 5575 Frisco Square Boulevard, Suite 240, is often a faster drive via the Sam Rayburn Tollway. We can recommend the best office for your specific location when you call to schedule.
Our Dallas office is also accessible from Allen, roughly 25 miles away via US-75 South, but most Allen patients are better served by Plano or Frisco.
Pediatric Scoliosis Care for Allen TX Families
Allen ISD, like most Texas school districts, conducts routine scoliosis screenings during middle school. Each year, many of these screenings flag potential curves and recommend further evaluation. This leaves parents unsure about the next step.
If your child’s screening flags a possible scoliosis curve, you don’t need to wait and see what happens. Schedule an evaluation with a fellowship-trained pediatric scoliosis specialist. In just one visit, we will clearly tell you whether the curve needs simple monitoring, bracing, or more active treatment. The great majority of pediatric scoliosis cases are caught early and successfully managed without surgery. Early evaluation is the key.
Dr. Shyam Kishan and Dr. Kathryn Wiesman lead our pediatric scoliosis program. Together, they evaluate thousands of children each year, ranging from infants with congenital scoliosis to adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. We regularly treat patients from Allen, Plano, McKinney, and throughout Collin County.
Why Allen TX Patients Choose Us
Allen is well-served by general orthopedic surgeons and family medicine practices. What’s harder to find — not just in Allen but across most of the country — is a practice fully dedicated to scoliosis and complex spine care.
The distinction matters more than it might seem at first. General orthopedic surgeons handle fractures, joint replacements, and routine back conditions extremely well. Severe spinal curvature, failed prior spine surgery, and pediatric spinal deformity are separate specialties that require additional fellowship training that fewer than a hundred surgeons in the United States hold. All five of our surgeons hold it.
For Allen patients, the practical effect is that a short drive replaces months of trying to track down the right specialist further afield.
A Pattern We See from Allen TX Patients
A common path for Allen-area families starts when a middle school or high school student is flagged during a school screening. Concerned parents then contact us directly for an appointment with a pediatric scoliosis specialist instead of waiting for the next annual checkup.
We immediately evaluate the curve using our low-radiation EOS imaging system, which captures a full-spine image with far less radiation than traditional X-rays. In most cases, we find the curve mild enough to monitor closely with periodic follow-ups. When bracing or additional treatment is necessary, we sit down with the parents and clearly explain why it’s needed, what the process involves, and exactly what to expect moving forward.
For adults in the Allen area, the journey is often different. Many patients in their 50s or 60s come to us after years of living with a moderate curve that has started progressing. They’ve usually tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, and pain management with limited success, and they’re ready for real answers from a specialist. The good news is that adult scoliosis is very treatable at any age. We always begin with an honest, straightforward conversation about what’s happening with their spine and the best options available.
Conditions We Treat for Allen TX Patients
Schedule Your Appointment
Most Allen TX patients can obtain an appointment within 24 hours of calling, Monday through Friday.
Call: (214) 556-0555 to schedule, or use our online appointment request. Have your insurance card and any prior imaging available if you can.