Dr. Stefan Gilthorpe, MD: Better Life Spine & Pain Center

04/16/2025

The kind of feedback that reminds us why we do what we do. Thanks, "Dr. G"

02/24/2025

He did it again! Dr. Gilthorpe, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician, is among this year’s Texas SuperDoctors: Rising Stars Edition 2025, a collection of Texas’ top physicians.
Just 5% of this state’s doctors receive the SuperDoctors designation, but only 2.5% are named on the Rising Stars list. The full roster will be released in Texas Monthly’s July edition - look out for it and congratulate “Dr. G” when you see him!

We offer advanced procedures for chronic and acute pain.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from our staff to you! 🎃❤️

10/19/2024

Spinal-cord stimulation is an excellent option for patients who have had inadequate relief with other modalities. It does not utilize any medication, which makes it a particularly appealing option for those suffering from side effects.

(Book a consultation: https://www.betterlifehouston.com/request-an-appointment)

Spinal-cord stimulation involves the placement of electrodes around the spine. These send low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord, which reduces the pain signals that are sent to the brain.

This procedure is done in two stages:

1) The first stage is temporary and done in-office. Dr. Gilthorpe carefully places leads (very thin wires) into the spine, which are connected to the stimulator, a small device. The device is taped to the patient's body for one week, while he or she determines its effectiveness. If the patient finds that the neurostimulation has provided least 50% pain relief, then a permanent implant is scheduled at a nearby hospital.

2) The second step is the permanent implantation of the small device. The outpatient surgery typically takes roughly an hour, then the patient goes home for recovery. If the patient requires changes to the signal frequency, he or she can come into the office for adjustments. Other than that, these devices can typically last several years before needing any sort of attention.

07/08/2024

We’re closed today, Monday, July 8.
ETA: Our office is still without power, so we will also be closed on Tuesday, July 9.

03/27/2024

Yay! We're now in-network with Aetna. We also accept most plans under Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna Healthcare, Humana and Medicare, among many others.

To determine if we take your insurance, ask us via this link: https://bit.ly/32Ox74e

☎️ 832-286-4546
📍 12518 Cutten Rd.
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We offer advanced procedures for chronic and acute pain.