“I’m very pleased with Dr. Toombs. Great personality, extremely knowledgeable, takes her time and listens. 5 stars for her.”
Tony s.
Board Certified Spine Surgeon on Long Island
Trust Your Spine Health to Dr. Courtney Toombs
Dr. Courtney Toombs, MD, FAAOS, a Yale-trained spine surgeon, is a trusted leader in advanced spine procedures. She helps patients of all ages improve their quality of life and get lasting relief. Find out why Dr. Toombs is the go-to choice for spine surgery on Long Island.
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Meet Dr, Toombs MD
Long Island Spine Specialist
Dr. Courtney Toombs is a spine specialist trained in the latest and most effective spine surgery techniques and technologies. She takes a minimally invasive approach that uses smaller incisions and leads to quicker recovery times.
Her expertise includes robotic spine surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, computer-guided navigation, spinal disc replacement, lateral approaches to the spine and SI joint fusion.
Undergraduate Degree
Princeton University, Bachelors with Honors
Princeton, NJ
Medical Degree
NYU School of Medicine
New York, NY
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
Fellowship
Spine Fellowship at NYU Langone Hospital
New York, NY
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Dr. Toombs’ Education & Training
On her journey to becoming a spine specialist, Dr. Toombs received her bachelor’s degree with honors from Princeton University, followed by a medical degree from NYU School of Medicine.
She then did her Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital before making history as the first woman from Yale to receive an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, which she completed at NYU Langone Hospital.
Leadership & Service
While at NYU, Dr. Toombs was an active leader. She served as Student Council President and co-founded the Student Diversity Initiative to promote inclusivity in medicine.
Her dedication to service earned her the prestigious NYU President’s Service Award.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Toombs likes spending time with her family and dog, traveling the world and engaging with the arts.
Originally from New York City, she pursued ballet, creative writing and theater before entering medicine. She still enjoys writing, attending live theater and music performances, and dancing to stay active.
Clinical Research & Recognition
During her training, Dr. Toombs invested her time in clinical research, largely focused on spinal deformity and adult spine surgery outcomes. To date, she has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and received numerous awards for her work, including EOA Resident Travel Award, Best Abstract Award and the Yale O. Donald Chrisman Award for Best Chief Resident Research Thesis.
Today, she continues to live out her passion for advancing spine care. She’s a presenter at major conferences, including AAOS, NASS, SRS, IMAST, ISASS and AO spine meetings, and she serves as an editorial reviewer at Spine Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR) Journal. Dr. Toombs even holds a pending patent for a novel digital health technology!
Dr. Toombs’ Commitment to You
Dr. Toombs combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate, personalized care to provide the best possible outcomes. Whether you’re searching for relief from back pain during pregnancy, recovering from an injury or considering spine surgery, Dr. Toombs is here to help you reclaim your life and well-being.
Awards
NYU President’s Service Award
EOA Resident Travel Award
Yale O. Donald Chrisman Award for Best Chief Resident Research Thesis.
Top 5% in Research Productivity
Dr. Toombs has also been awarded Doximity’s “Top 5%” in research productivity amongst her peers due to her high volume of published studies.
Dr. Toombs’ Specialties
Modern Solutions for Back and Neck Pain
Robotic Spine Surgery
Robotic-assisted spine surgery is an ultra-precise, minimally invasive alternative to traditional open back surgery. By using advanced robotics and computer-guided navigation, Dr. Toombs can place screws, implants or bone grafts in exactly the right place while bypassing the surrounding tissue and nerves. This means less trauma, a reduced risk of complications and a potentially faster recovery time.
Disc Replacement
If you suffer from chronic back or neck pain due to damaged spinal discs, disc replacement surgery might be the solution. Dr. Toombs is highly skilled in both cervical and lumbar disc replacement. The procedure, which involves replacing damaged discs with artificial devices, is a revolutionary alternative to spinal fusion that relieves pain but preserves more of the spine’s natural mobility.
SI Joint Fusion
Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is a common cause of pelvic and lower back pain. Dr. Toombs offers SI joint fusion, a procedure that significantly reduces pain and disability by permanently stabilizing the joint using titanium implants. Because it’s a minimally invasive, outpatient surgery, patients are able to return to their daily lives more quickly.
Fusionless Surgery
Fusion-less surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis involves the use of devices like Coflex and TOPS implants to stabilize the spine without the need for traditional spinal fusion. Dr. Toombs uses these “fusion alternative” implants in select patients to preserve natural motion in the affected area while reducing pain and promoting faster recovery. By avoiding fusion, patients can recover more quickly and maintain more flexibility in their spine and potentially experience fewer complications associated with long-term fusion procedures.
Awarded North American Spine Society 20 Under 40.
For consideration on this annual list, applicants are reviewed by the SpineLine Editorial Board. SpineLine is the North American Spine Society’s bimonthly clinical and news publication. Applicants answer questions about their background, achievements, philosophy of care, and service to their local spine health and greater community. The Editorial Board also looks at published research, community service, and involvement with the North American Spine Society (NASS), among other criteria.
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Get the Care and Relief You Deserve
Whether you have chronic pain, an injury or you’re weighing your spine surgery options, Dr. Courtney Toombs and her team are here to help. Schedule a consultation today and take the first step towards a healthier, pain-free life.