Overview
Dr. Don Y. Park is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI Health orthopaedic spine surgeon with expertise in endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and outpatient spine surgery. He uses these advanced, ultra-minimally invasive techniques to treat most spinal conditions with less pain and faster recovery.Park earned his medical degree from UCSD School of Medicine in San Diego, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery and a fellowship in spine surgery at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.Prior to joining UCI Health, he was an associate clinical professor and vice chair of quality and safety at UCLA. He is internationally recognized as a key opinion leader in spinal endoscopy and lectures regularly throughout the world on the innovative technique. He has published peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, and prides himself on providing exemplary, individualized care for his patients so they can have the best possible outcome with a rapid return to their lifestyle and function.
Dr. Park is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4100, Irvine, CA 92612
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Don Y. Park
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Don Y. Park?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Don Y. Park by calling their office at 714-456-7012. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Don Y. Park a top-rated expert for Laminectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Don Y. Park is classified as an Distinguished expert for Laminectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Don Y. Park specialize in?
While Dr. Don Y. Park is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Laminectomy, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Don Y. Park participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Don Y. Park has published 73 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laminectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Don Y. Park's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Don Y. Park accept my insurance?
Dr. Don Y. Park accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7012 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- LaminectomyDr. Park isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Park isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- LordosisDr. Park isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Park isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Park isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spinal FusionDr. Park isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Park isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Park isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Park isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Bone TumorDr. Park isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Park isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Park isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.