
Overview
Dr. Taemin Oh is the Co-Director of Complex Pediatric Spinal Neurosurgery and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgical Scoliosis. His primary focus is guiding young patients through their surgical journey and advocating for their care.As a pediatric neurosurgeon, he has an active practice offering contemporary treatments for common neurosurgical conditions such as hydrocephalus, brain cysts/tumors, aneurysms/arteriovenous malformations, and craniosynostosis. In addition, he has specialized expertise on managing pediatric spinal pathologies, including pediatric scoliosis and spinal deformity, spina bifida, tethered cord, cerebral palsy, spasticity, Chiari malformation, and cervical deformity. He is well-versed in both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive, fusionless surgeries, including vertebral body tethering.After graduating with honors from Yale University, Dr. Oh earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco.He is one of the few pediatric neurosurgeons in the country, and the sole one in New York City, who has dual training in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric spine surgery, completing two highly regarded fellowships at the University of Utah and Shriner's Hospital for Philadelphia. This comprehensive training has equipped him to address pediatric patients' unique challenges. Reflecting on his expertise in pediatric spine surgery, he has a dual appointment with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia.Dr. Oh is actively involved in research on motion-preserving alternatives to spinal fusion, such as vertebral body tethering, minimally invasive pediatric spine surgery, and spinal column shortening to relieve tension on the spinal cord in patients with tethered cord syndrome. With more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and an H-index of 32, his research is widely recognized and frequently cited in the field. His work has helped shape the direction of pediatric scoliosis care, vertebral body tethering, and other innovative surgical approaches. By combining his research with his surgical expertise, Dr. Oh is expanding access to fusionless alternatives that improve recovery and preserve mobility for children across New York and beyond. His goal is simple: to make surgery safer, recovery faster, and outcomes better for every patient he treats.
Dr. Oh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Hypothalamic Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Oh has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Taemin I. Oh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Taemin I. Oh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Taemin I. Oh by calling their office at 212-305-1396. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Taemin I. Oh a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Taemin I. Oh is classified as an Advanced expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Taemin I. Oh specialize in?
While Dr. Taemin I. Oh is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Osteotomy, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Taemin I. Oh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Taemin I. Oh has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Taemin I. Oh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Taemin I. Oh accept my insurance?
Dr. Taemin I. Oh accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-1396 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Oh isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Oh isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- OsteotomyDr. Oh isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- AstrocytomaDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Fractured SpineDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- GlioblastomaDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- MeningiomaDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- ScoliosisDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Spinal FusionDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal TumorDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- TorticollisDr. Oh isExperienced. Learn about Torticollis.
