Kevin U. Park, M.D. Joins OrthoAtlanta

Kevin U. Park, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon, has joined OrthoAtlanta. Dr. Park specializes in the treatment of adult degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders as well as traumatic spinal injury through minimally invasive spinal surgery and motion preservation technology such as total disc arthroplasty.

“Dr. Park brings exceptional credentials and training in spine surgery and care, ” stated Dr. Michael Behr, OrthoAtlanta Medical Director in the September 17, 2015 news release. “With spine fellowship training at Harvard’s prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Dr. Park brings superior spinal practices to Atlanta communities south of I-20.”

According to the news release, “Dr. Kevin Park received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. During his first year of medical school, he was relocated to Houston following Hurricane Katrina, but returned to New Orleans the following three years. Dr. Park completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and fellowship training in spine surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.”

Dr. Park told OTW, “My goals over the next 1-3 months are to reach out to the community so that they are aware of my presence but more so to develop a relationship based on trust. As an orthopedic surgeon focused on spinal surgery, much of my clinic is spent ensuring that patients understand that not all conditions require surgery to decrease pain and improve quality of life. Of the conditions that may be helped by surgery, it is my job to ensure that patients understand the natural history of their disease, the surgical alternatives, and most importantly the realistic goals of surgical treatment.”

“My mentors throughout my years of training have greatly prepared me to succeed as an orthopedic spine surgeon. I have been fortunate enough to train at three of the top ten ranked orthopedic hospitals in the country at Rush University Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. I have learned various surgical techniques for the treatment of spinal disorders but more importantly the ability to listen to my patients and their issues.”