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Dr. Cody Tillinghast, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Arizona native Dr. Cody Tillinghast earned his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Arizona and his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he also did his residency in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Tillinghast specializes in orthopedic...

Arizona native Dr. Cody Tillinghast earned his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Arizona and his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he also did his residency in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. 

Dr. Tillinghast specializes in orthopedic spine surgery, surgical and nonsurgical care of trauma and fractures, herniated discs and pinched nerves, degenerative disease such as stenosis and myelopathy, scoliosis and deformity and revision procedures. He is experienced in using both navigation and robotics technology to assist in optimizing surgical results.

His patient-centered approach to practice focuses on individual treatment plans that provide compassionate care and achieve the best outcomes. Dr. Tillinghast’s patients describe him as an extremely professional, smart and caring physician who takes time to listen to them and fully explain care options. He also speaks Spanish.

An assistant professor at McGovern Medical School, Dr. Tillinghast is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and AO Spine North America and North American Spine Society.

In his spare time, Dr. Tillinghast enjoys sports, exercise, reading and travel.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 486-8800

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Education

University of Texas Health Science Center Houston 2016

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Fellowship

Emory Univ SOM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2022

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of Texas at Houston - Dept of Orthopedic Surgery 2021

PCP Number

110000055871

Clinical Interests
  • Herniated Disc
  • Myelopathy
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Herniated Disc
  • Myelopathy
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumors
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Cities Served

Conroe, Houston, Hufsmith, Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball

Zip Codes Served

77068, 77073, 77090, 77268, 77302, 77337, 77373, 77375, 77377, 77379, ...

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Humanachoice PPO Medicare
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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