March 16, 2026
Dear Valued Patient,
It has been my privilege and honor to serve as your physician and provide you with medical care over the past
three and a half years. I greatly appreciate the trust you have placed in me and the opportunity to be part of
your healthcare team.
I am writing to inform you that I will be leaving South Texas Spinal Clinic effective May 1, 2026. I will begin
seeing patients at my new practice starting June 1, 2026. It would be my privilege to continue your care
should you choose to do so.
To assist with this transition, a temporary phone and fax number have been established for patients seeking information regarding my future office locations. Please continue to watch for updates on this website as well!
Phone: 210 - 962 - 3210
Fax: 210 - 962 - 3209
dianneloumd.com
Your medical records will remain with South Texas Spinal Clinic. To request a copy of your records or to arrange for their transfer to another provider (including to my new practice), please contact STSC at 210-293-3165 or HealthMart at 1-800-659-4035.
If you have any questions about this transition, need help scheduling at the new locations, or require assistance finding interim care, please feel free to contact the office. I recommend scheduling any necessary follow-up appointments soon to ensure seamless continuity of your care.
Thank you again for allowing me to be your physician. It has been a truly rewarding experience, and I wish you continued health and well-being.
Sincerely,
Dianne Lou, MD, PhD
About
Dr. Dianne Lou, MD, PhD
Dr. Lou is a native Texan and spent most of her childhood in the suburbs of Houston. She is an alumnus of San Marcos Baptist Academy in San Marcos, Texas where she graduated in the top 10% of her class at the age of 16. She earned a direct admission spot to a 7 year Pharm.D. program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ but ultimately decided to pursue a medical degree instead. She returned home and pursued an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Houston, graduating summa cum laude and with Honors in Major. She then received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX and her Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. To further her training and career, Dr. Lou traveled to the prestigious Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN where she completed an Anesthesiology residency with an emphasis on research. She remained on staff as an attending Anesthesiologist for an additional year while completing her research project focused on cancer-related pain. She returned to her final year of training in the highly competitive Interventional Pain Fellowship program at Vanderbilt. Dr. Lou is a board-certified Anesthesiologist and board-certified in Pain Medicine.
Dr. Lou brings an expansive array of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of Pain Medicine. She has had the privilege of training under mentors who have also trained at elite institutions such as Vanderbilt University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Wake Forest University, University of Texas, and Memorial Sloan Kettering/Cornell.
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She is committed to providing the highest quality of care to her patients by tailoring a unique treatment plan for each of her patients and offering the latest in interventional procedures to the San Antonio community. Outside of work, you can find her spending time with her husband and children looking for the next greatest adventure. She is excited to be back in Texas, surrounded by HEB, good food, and family!
Our Expertise
Conditions
Degenerative Disc Disease
Vertebrogenic Back Pain
Disc Herniation
Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Osteoarthritis
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Failed Back Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Neuropathy
​Migraines
Interventions
Epidural Steroid Injections
Radiofrequency Ablations
SI Joint Injections
Joint Injections
Nerve Blocks
Sympathetic Blocks
Botox
Specialized Treatments
Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
VIA disc
Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Stem Cell Therapy
...and more!
Our Clinic
A modern facility dedicated to your comfort.
Experienced staff committed to your care.
Patient Voices
“Dr. Lou is so caring, nurturing, and thorough. She evaluated my situation and provided treatment, resulting in substantial pain relief.”
Debra B.
“Dr. Lou and her staff are absolutely terrific. Dr. Lou always displays excellent bedside manners, asks for feedback, and manages to crush 90-100% of my pain. She’s a wonderful physician. Her staff is always pleasant and helpful, and they aren’t afraid to joke around with me to relieve some of my nervousness. I feel very fortunate to be one of their patients.”
“Dr. Lou is remarkable, and I would highly recommend her. She has significantly improved my pain. She’s always pleasant, professional, and on time.”
Christa S.
Matt S.
“Dr. Lou takes the time to listen to the problems you’re experiencing and determine the best medication for you. She gives you the information that is best for you. If I could give you more stars, I would.”
Princess V.
“My experience with Dr. Lou and her staff has always been professional and caring. They explain things and make sure I understand. They always ask if there are any questions. I just had a trial spine stimulator and will have surgery for a permanent stimulator as soon as it is scheduled. I will continue to see Dr. Lou even though I live in El Paso, TX.”
“My appointment with Dr. Lou was quick and professionally done. I was in and out before I knew it.”
Armando Z.
Rachel G.