Dr. Philips Kirk Labor - Finding relief with United Regional Spine Services

At United Regional, our Vision — Destination for World-Class Care — is reflected in the trust patients place in our teams. Dr. Phillips Kirk Labor, a retired ophthalmologist from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, experienced that commitment firsthand after a fall left him with persistent back and hip pain that affected his daily life and music performances.

Through trusted professional connections, he learned about United Regional’s neurosurgeons and chose to seek treatment here, despite having many options closer to home. From his earliest interactions, he described the care we provided him with as attentive, professional, and invested in his recovery. His surgery provided pain relief and restored his mobility, allowing him to return to the activities he loves.

Being a destination for world-class care is not about geography. It is demonstrated through expertise, compassion, and the way each patient is treated throughout his/her experience. Dr. Labor shared, “I’m so very glad that I had my surgery done at United Regional. The care I received was wonderful. It was second to none.”