Josh D. Toby, M.D. worked alongside Dr. Pauza for many years after completing his Interventional Spine Fellowship at Texas Spine and Joint Hospital, Baylor, the hospital Dr. Pauza co-founded.  Earlier, Dr. Toby attended Baylor University as a Presidential Scholar and later earned his Medical Degree at Texas A&M, before completing his Anesthesia Residency at the University of Arizona.  Dr. Toby is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist with over 20 years’ experience in his specialty.

Upon graduating from his Residency, Dr. Toby returned to Texas and completed his Interventional Spine Fellowship at Texas Spine and Joint, Baylor, where he worked alongside Dr. Pauza. He later assumed teaching and leadership roles elsewhere before rejoining Dr. Pauza at the Institute.  He is a highly regarded instructor for SIS (Spine Intervention Society) and other societies. Dr. Toby now focuses his skills and expertise helping patients with low back and neck pain.

US News & World Report awarded him Five Stars and he received their “Patients’ Top Choice Award” because of his expertise. He advanced to the level of Master Instructor at the Pauza Spine Institute, where he routinely trains Neurosurgeons, Orthopedic Spine surgeons, and other specialists how to perform the Discseel Procedure.  He is also a co-investigator in several studies using fibrin and FDA-compliant Exosomes treat spinal discs.

Dr. Toby feels blessed by having two teenage sons who keep him active, and when he isn’t with them he enjoys automotive activities, rock climbing, tennis, and World travel.