Gulf Coast Spine Care is dedicated to the evaluation and management of disorders of and injuries to the adult cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. We offer comprehensive spine care in a private and personalized setting.  We strive to deliver individualized, multi-disciplinary care to our patients, from the time of the initial evaluation and diagnosis,  to treatment and through recovery.

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disorders of the spine. These include degenerative conditions  such as cervical and lumbar disc herniations, cervical myelopathy, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis,  as well as  fractures, infections and tumors. Treating both the more common conditions of the spine as well as the more complex conditions usually treated at tertiary care institutions. GCSC and Dr. Howard B. Cotler have developed the reputation for clinical and surgical excellence. He has written many articles and edited several books on the spine and has advanced training in the treatment of special injuries.

For over 20 years, he has been caring for patients whose neck and back problems were caused by injuries on the job, at home, on vacation, sports, etc. He also treats those with cancer, infections, deformities and chronic pain associated with the spine. His primary goal is to return them to an active life style as quickly as possible.

Gulf Coast Spine Care offers the full range of non-operative (conservative) and modern surgical management for most conditions of the adult spine. When possible, the most conservative, non-surgical approach is utilized. This may involve physical therapy and rehabilitation, diagnostic and therapeutic injections, pain management or other non surgical treatment methods. When surgery is needed, GCSC utilizes established, safe and effective surgical treatment methods, often employing the latest techniques and advanced technologies to minimize the invasiveness of surgery.

An Institute Without Walls

In an era of growing concern about health care costs, Gulf Coast Spine Care Limited, PA, has been designed as “an institute without walls” to maximize the efficient use of health care resources. Internal services are extremely focused. Whenever services are outsourced, the decision will depend only on the patient’s need and the provider’s reputation. Gulf Coast Spine Care does not benefit financially from referrals to other providers.

Our Philosophy

Spine pain is the one disorder above all others that makes the patient a working partner with the doctor. The patient’s courage and determination are just as critical to recovery as medical skill.

Unfortunately, prolonged pain can disable the spirit as well as the body, and Gulf Coast Spine Care Limited, PA, is dedicated to rehabilitating both. We combine the most advanced medical care available with a multidisciplinary approach that enables patients to tap into their own critical powers of healing.

Our Patient Care Goals

The cases at Gulf Coast Spine Care range from simple back strain to “failed back syndrome,” in which serious problems persist in spite of surgery. Our primary goal is returning patients to their normal life and activities as soon as possible, Gulf Coast Spine Care offers the most advanced integrated spine care available for back and neck problems. A full time Physician Assistant facilitates prompt patient evaluations, enhance effective communication with both patients and referring physicians, and promote continuity of care from the initial evaluation to the completion of treatment. Our office staff is respectful, professional and knowledgeable. With an emphasis on personalized and "patient centered" care, whatever a patients problem may be, we pride ourselves in giving patients the time and attention they need to understand their condition and their treatment options. Our secondary goals are to:

• Establish Realistic Expectations
• Decrease Pain
• Minimize the Use of Medications
• Maximize Individual Productivity

If you have additional questions at any time in your treatment or evaluation, please feel free to contact our office at: 713-523-8884.