Horizon Surgical specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries by experienced, fellowship-trained spine surgeons. Surgeries are performed in Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC. Contact our team today.
Meet Dr. Cho
Practicing since 1997, Dr. Cho is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon. An early proponent of minimally invasive spine surgery in Canada, Dr. Cho has been performing minimally invasive spine surgeries and procedures since 2002. Since then he has been actively involved in developing new techniques to solve complex spine problems through minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Cho has also taught numerous courses on minimally invasive spine surgery to surgeons across Canada and the United States.
Spinal Conditions We Treat
Horizon Surgical provides minimally invasive spinal surgeries and procedures to help treat and correct the following conditions. With our expedited surgeries and minimally invasive techniques, we can quickly help you return to a pain-free life while experiencing minimal downtime.
Don’t wait any longer to live a pain-free life
Horizon Surgical's team of fellowship-trained spine surgeons can help assess your condition and provide you with recommended treatment options. Call us at 403-619-2288 or fill out the form below to obtain more information about our process.
Spinal Surgeries We Perform
Horizon Surgical performs minimally invasive spine surgeries to eliminate pain and restore full function to our patients. This includes cervical foraminotomy, lumbar decompression/laminectomy/laminotomy, and lumbar discectomy. We also perform anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and anterior cervical disc replacement surgery.
Our Process
At Horizon Surgical, we want you to be completely informed about how our minimally invasive spinal surgeries or procedures are carried out from start to finish. From the preliminary assessment to the surgery itself, you'll never be left wondering what's next in your journey to pain-free and improved functional living.
- Your surgeon will review your MRI and provide a preliminary assessment about your condition and communicate the possible treatment options to you.
- Your surgeon will conduct an in-person assessment.
- Your surgeon will go over your relevant medical history and symptoms, followed by a physical exam and reviewing relevant imaging such as X-rays and MRI.
- After reviewing your MRI and examination results, along with your medical history and symptoms, your surgeon will provide you with a detailed diagnosis and his final treatment recommendations.
- During your appointment you will have plenty of time to bring up any concerns or go over any questions you may have with your surgeon.
- If surgery has been indicated and prescribed to correct your condition, your surgery will be arranged and scheduled in a timely manner.
- Your surgery will be performed.
- After your surgery, we will remain in close contact with you so that we may respond to any of your postoperative questions or concerns promptly.
- Your postoperative follow-up appointment with your surgeon will be scheduled and conducted.
Receive the care you need right away
Horizon Surgical can expedite your minimally invasive spine surgery to be done in a timely fashion. From beginning to end, you can typically receive your minimally invasive spine surgery within a couple months. With our reduced recovery times, you’ll be able to get back to living your life and doing what you love most right away.
