Our Doctors
Yongjung (Jay) Kim, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYPH/CUMC
Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Chief, Spinal Deformity Surgery
Office: 212-305-5391 | Appointments: 212-305-4565
Surgical Scheduling & Precertification: 212-305-0622
Yong Jung (Jay) Kim, M.D. specializes in care and treatment of spinal disorders in both adults and children including scoliosis, kyphosis, sagittal or or coronal imbalance, arthritis, trauma, tumor, instability, and degenerative conditions. Each treatment plan is based on the most accurate diagnoses and aimed at minimal surgical intervention and maximum mobility without pain.
Dr. Kim, a prolific writer and researcher, was a Research Scholar for six years at Washington University School of Medicine Spinal deformity Service from 2000-2006. He has won numerous honors and awards from the Scoliosis Research Society and Cervical Spine Research Society, has written over 60 peer-reviewed publications and co-authored thirteen book chapters. Dr. Kim has made over 170 presentations at national and international meetings since year 2000 and has been guest lecturer over 40 times in Scotland, Greece, Germany, France, Spain, United States, and Korea since year 2005.
Education
| 1980-1985 | Doctor of Medicine Seoul National University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea |
Postdoctoral Training
| 1985-1986 | General Surgery Internship Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea |
| 1986-1990 | General Orthopaedic Physician Kumkang General Hospital, Seoul, South Korea |
| 1990-1994 | Asan Medical Center Pediatric and Adult Spine Felloq, Seoul, South Korea |
| 2006-2008 | Spine/Scoliosis Fellow Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College, New York, NY |
Licensure
- New Jersey
- New York
