Cody Tillinghast, MD

Biography

Dr. Cody Tillinghast is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Dr. Tillinghast is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and specializes in orthopedic spine surgery.  He focuses on both surgical and nonsurgical care of a variety of spine pathology including trauma and fractures, degenerative disease like stenosis and myelopathy, herniated discs, scoliosis and deformity, tumors, and revision procedures.  When clinically appropriate, he is experienced in using technology (both navigation and robotics) to assist in optimizing surgical results.  Dr. Tillinghast practices a patient-centered approach, by individualizing treatment plans to provide compassionate care and achieve the best outcomes.

Born and raised in Arizona, Dr. Tillinghast graduated Summa Cum Laude at the University of Arizona with a degree in Biology and minors in both Spanish and Chemistry.  His medical training began in the Houston Texas Medical Center, earning both his MD and orthopedic surgery residency diploma at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston.  Dr. Tillinghast completed his Spine Surgery fellowship with the world-renowned spine surgeons at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and AO Spine North America. He enjoys sports, exercise, reading, and travel in his spare time. Dr. Tillinghast is proficient in both English and Spanish.