Dr. Courtney Toombs, M.D., FAAOS, is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship-trained in orthopedic spine surgery. She earned her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Dr. Courtney Toombs, M.D., FAAOS, is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship-trained in orthopedic spine surgery. She earned her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.
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It’s not often you find a doctor who truly makes you feel heard, but that’s exactly what Dr. Toombs did for me. So many doctors seem rushed, but she took the time to sit with me, listen to all of my concerns, and answer every question without making me feel like I was being hurried along.
She’s performing my surgery in a week and I felt confident that i’m in the best hands. Her compassion, patience, and professionalism made a stressful experience so much easier. She genuinely cares about her patients, and that kind of empathy is rare. I am incredibly grateful for the excellent care I received so far and would highly recommend Dr. Toombs to anyone looking for a skilled surgeon who truly listens.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Always a very pleasant visit the staff are wonderful and the Dr is very professional and knowledgeable and I thank you for being so great
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Toombs was very thorough in explanation of procedure and patient answering my concerns and questions!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent dr
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Indeed,my experience with Doctor Toombs was wonderful Very professional
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Very personal
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Absolutely amazing experience. Very informative and helpful. Willing to sit and explain every single detail.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Easy to talk to and communicates everything in a very understanding way.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
She’s a great Doctor and communicator
(2 months ago)
May-2026
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Ronkonkoma Office
640 Hawkins Ave Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Garden City Office
700 Stewart Ave Suite 203 Garden City, NY 11530
Dr. Courtney Toombs, M.D., FAAOS, is a spine specialist trained in the latest and most effective spine surgery techniques and technologies. She takes a minimally invasive approach that uses smaller incisions and leads to quicker recovery times.
Her expertise includes robotic spine surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, computer-guided navigation, spinal disc replacement, lateral approaches to the spine and SI joint fusion.
On her journey to becoming a spine specialist, Dr. Toombs received her bachelor’s degree with honors from Princeton University, followed by a medical degree from NYU School of Medicine.
She then did her Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital before making history as the first woman from Yale to receive an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, which she completed at NYU Langone Hospital.
While at NYU, Dr. Toombs was an active leader. She served as Student Council President and co-founded the Student Diversity Initiative to promote inclusivity in medicine.
Her dedication to service earned her the prestigious NYU President’s Service Award.
During her training, Dr. Toombs invested her time in clinical research, largely focused on spinal deformity and adult spine surgery outcomes. To date, she has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and received numerous awards for her work, including EOA Resident Travel Award, Best Abstract Award and the Yale O. Donald Chrisman Award for Best Chief Resident Research Thesis.
Today, she continues to live out her passion for advancing spine care. She’s a presenter at major conferences, including AAOS, NASS, SRS, IMAST, ISASS and AO spine meetings, and she serves as an editorial reviewer at Spine Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR) Journal. Dr. Toombs even holds a pending patent for a novel digital health technology!
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Toombs likes spending time with her family and dog, traveling the world and engaging with the arts.
Originally from New York City, she pursued ballet, creative writing and theater before entering medicine. She still enjoys writing, attending live theater and music performances, and dancing to stay active.
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It’s not often you find a doctor who truly makes you feel heard, but that’s exactly what Dr. Toombs did for me. So many doctors seem rushed, but she took the time to sit with me, listen to all of my concerns, and answer every question without making me feel like I was being hurried along. She’s performing my surgery in a week and I felt confident that i’m in the best hands. Her compassion, patience, and professionalism made a stressful experience so much easier. She genuinely cares about her patients, and that kind of empathy is rare. I am incredibly grateful for the excellent care I received so far and would highly recommend Dr. Toombs to anyone looking for a skilled surgeon who truly listens.
Awesome.
Always a very pleasant visit the staff are wonderful and the Dr is very professional and knowledgeable and I thank you for being so great
Dr Toombs was very thorough in explanation of procedure and patient answering my concerns and questions!!
Excellent dr
Indeed,my experience with Doctor Toombs was wonderful Very professional
Very personal
Absolutely amazing experience. Very informative and helpful. Willing to sit and explain every single detail.
Easy to talk to and communicates everything in a very understanding way.
She’s a great Doctor and communicator