I was born and raised in Oklahoma and learned the value of hard work at an early age. As a physician, I work hard for my patients and I teach them how to work hard for themselves. I believe patients get the best results when they understand their health issues and the options available for dealing with them, which is why I make my visits as educational as possible. This empowers patients to help themselves rather than looking for passive cures. Specialty training: Dr. Stephen Magness has extensive experience performing robotic procedures.