Meet Dr. Tijmes
Dr. Steven Tijmes is a dedicated medical professional with a strong background in pain management and rehabilitation. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Masters in Medical Science at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Tijmes excelled during his four-year residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Florida, gaining expertise in pain management, musculoskeletal care, and advanced injection techniques.
He continued to advance his knowledge and skills by completing a prestigious Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Louisiana State University. During this fellowship, which he completed in July 2023, he gained expertise in advanced interventional techniques, including spinal cord stimulator implantation, kyphoplasty, intrathecal drug delivery system implantation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and Vertiflex procedures.
In addition to his medical career, Dr. Tijmes leads an active lifestyle, enjoying activities like hiking, strength training, biking, and running. He is also an avid traveler and a connoisseur of diverse cuisines, and he finds relaxation in reading.
Dr. Tijmes’ medical career is marked by a commitment to providing the best possible care to his patients, ensuring not only their physical health but also their overall quality of life.
Location Served
- Flower Mound
Specialties
- Epidural steroid injections, entire spine
- Facet joint injections and rhizotomy
- Image guided joint injections
- Musculoskeletal injections
- Intradiscal injections
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Kyphoplasty
- Basivertebral nerve ablations
Conditions Treated
- Acute and chronic pain of the neck/back
- Degenerative disc disease and disc herniations
- Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy
- Spinal joint degenerative changes
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Vertebral compression fractures
Fellowship
- Louisiana State University;
New Orleans, Louisiana- Interventional Pain Medicine
Residency
- Memorial Healthcare System;
Fort Worth, TX- Resident Physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical School
- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine; Fort Worth, TX
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
