Biography


Jon Park, M.D., F.R.C.S.C is the Saunders Family Endowed Professor in Neurosurgery, the Chief of Spine Neurosurgery, Director of Spine Research Laboratory, and Director of Spine Fellowship Program at Stanford University Medical Center. His clinical practice specializes in surgically and non-surgically managing the spinal disorders that affect people's lives, such as debilitating pain and weakness that comes from spine disc problems, spine tumors, spine scoliosis, and spine trauma.

Dr. Park is an internationally recognized leader in the field of spine surgery. He is an active member of American Association of Neurosurgery, North American Spine Surgery, Scoliosis Research Society, and Cervical Spine Research Society. His research focuses on spinal disc regeneration in an effort to target the underlying causes using stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells for inter-vertebral disc regeneration. His research also pioneers in spinal bio-mechanics to apply mechanical principles to ensure spinal stability.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center Dept of Neurosurgery (2000) CA
  • Residency: Montreal Neurological Institute (1999) QC Canada
  • Residency: University of Washington Medical Center (1995) WA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery (2005)
  • Spine Fellowship, UCLA Medical Center, Neurological Surgery (2000)
  • Chief Resident, McGill University, Neurosurgery, Neurological Surgery (1999)
  • Fellowship, Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Interventional Neuroradiology (1997)
  • Intern & Resident, University of Washington, General Surgery (1995)
  • B.A., Johns Hopkins University, Biophysics (1989)

Honors & Awards
  • HANA Graduate Merit Scholarship, Johns Hopkins University (1990)
  • Health Commendation Award, City of Baltimore (1986)
  • Kathleen Whipple Scholarship, University of Rochester School of Medicine (1990-1993)
  • President of Fellow's Society, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal Neurological Institute (1998-1999)
  • Robert I. Weed Hematology Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University (1991)
  • Saunders Family Endow Chair, Stanford Univsersity (2017)
  • Stanford University School of Medicine Academic Grant Recipient, Stanford (2003-2004)

Administrative Appointments
  • Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery (2000 - 2003)
  • Assistant Professor, Stanford Univ. School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery (2003 - 2009)
  • Associate Professor, Stanford Univ. School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery (2010 - 2017)
  • Chief, Spine Neurosurgery, Stanford UMC. (2006 - Present)
  • Clinical Instructor, UCLA School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery (1999 - 2000)
  • Director, Comprehensive Spine Neurosurgery Program. Spine Fellowship and Spine Research Program, Stanford UMC. (2006 - Present)
  • Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017 - Present)

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Practice Locations


Stanford Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Neurosurgery Program Palo Alto, CA
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Dr Park is an awesome physician! He took the time to explain, step by step, the findings of my diagnostic exam. He showed compassion and caring throughout the visit and he included me in my post visit plan.
Dr. Park’s dedication to his patients and their healing process.
Excellent surgeon Excellent team members
He has been very helpful in assessing my situation
Excellent doctor. I would not have my care handled it by any other doctor in the whole wide world! I have been with him since 2015. He has handled my back and my latest adventure with my neck and I love the care that he is provided to me swift and easy to understand
Outstanding Dr..
Warm and careing staff
Dr Park an team are AMAZING
Best neurology department and doctors
Easy to find. Very nice doctors.
He is an excellent and kind neurosurgeon
He was great explained everything perfectly
All the doctors and nurse practitioners were super helpful and welcoming
Best surgeon I ever seen. Very professional, knew what he is doing, very expert, very hard working. My case was a complicated, and challenging case, previous lumber spinal fusion surgery was failed, and screw was lose, I also lost lumber lordosis, which was making difficulty in strait walking. Dr. Jongsoo Park accepted the challenge happily and has done two days back to back surgery, day 1, ALIF and day 2 PSF, a lot of work. He has done exceptional and awesome job. Now I am complained free and my CT showed complete fusion. Also Dr. Park’s staff is very cooperative and very professional. They respect the patient and always respond in timely manner.
Friendly and professional
Very pleased
Wonderful doc
nice atmosphere, friendly staff
I felt he was more concerned with my wellbeing than performing an unnecessary surgery at this time.
Professional, inquisitive, thoughtful and through. I instantly felt at ease with both providers and I am grateful for their careful consideration of my case.
Dr. Park was extremely clear of what my problem is and what methods he would use to correct the problem. I appreciate his conciseness and clarity for the diagnosis.
He struck me as highly competent and forthcoming. Kate, his PA was very helpful as well.
Very happy with care I received
I always recommend Stanford Health Care to others.
I was treated with kindness and respect from the parking attendant to the physician.
Never been treated like I was a problem before
Excellant doctor, I'm very happy with the outcome of my surgery.
Very informative and easy to talk to...
Very good check in! Everything was on a timely matter!
Excellent analysis, straightforward and to the point, His is expereience in this area was valuable. This was the type of opinion I was looking for.
Dr. Park is a great doctor and I a will definitely recommend him to anyone in need.
We are very appreacitive of Stanford and the available care to folks who cannot afford premium health insurance.Our visit yesterday seems that it could of been done virtually. Within minutes, the Doctor looks at the MRI's and determined that surgery was not the route to take. He suggestion is pain mgmt. We could of had a virtual meeting, not have driven 4 hours in the rain and traffic.
Dr. Park and his Fellow were extremely helpful in helping me find a cause to my neck pain. He was thorough, gave possible treatment options and let me make decisions based on how I wanted to go forward.
Professional, great listener and exploratory guidance of my medical issues. So grateful and thankful for a major reduction in my pain level post surgery and grateful to have the ability and support to see him and Allison PA for continued care if needed.
Dr Park is an Excellent Dr. I am very pleased at the work he has done for me. I know he will be taking very good care of me for my next surgery .
Friendly staff
Dr. Park listened to me and gave me the treatment options he thought were best for my circumstances. We agreed on an option and I'm waiiting to be scheduled for surgery. His kindness and bedside maners are exceptional!
Very organized, it’s comforting when you know the that you will receive.
Dr. Park and his staff were very cordial and professional. All arrangements to get to Stanford and check in went smoothly.
Took the time to explain everything
I felt I was listened to and offered a positive plan to end my pain
His professionalism is awesome.
Thank u guys so much for helping me
Dr. Park is a terriffic surgeon
Efficient staff, personal interactions helpful, Dr. Park was VERY good; clearing up things I needed to know
Clinical staff, including physicians and support staff were all friendly, courteous, and professional.
I constantly brag about Stanford....everything about Stanford is amazing front the minute you walk through the front door.
Good
I felt like a volleyball being kicked back over the net to the other team once again.
Stanford Doctors are known to be the best and they are the best
Took their time to explain my situation to me.
Dr. Park always provides excellent care.
Seem to understand my problem and offered definitive plan moving forward.
Everyone was wonderful! I’ve very optimistic about my upcoming procedures.
very good
Both he and his assistant inspired extreme confidence in their description of the solution to my medical condition. I look forward to finally getting the procedure completed at the end of 2022.
I got seen by 2 professionals, a physiciann's asst. & an M.D. They collaberated & came to the conclusion that my pain emanated from my hip & not my back.
Dr Park and his assistant, Dr Wagner, analyzed my health issues during this visit.
Good care for patient
Spends time showing and explaining mri reports.
Spent adequate time explaining the problem and solution.
On time and great staff.
Very happy with my Dr Park. I trust in all that he tells me in regards to my health.
very good
Listened to questions and addressed concerns in a very professional manner
Outstanding visit.
I thought visit went very well with Dr Park he explained what would happen during surgery and i felt very comfortable talking with him. Thank You
Excellent treatment, care, and follow up.
Great surgeon and staff
Excellent surgeon and very likeable.
Great experience. Very happy with the reception, consultation and information the doctors provided
He provides excellet surgical results!
Dr.Park and Allison, PA so wonderful. Explained everything,LISTENED to me and my husband. Heard all our questions and concerns and answered very thoroughly. I feel very validated.
Trust his knowledge and expertise
Dr. Park has my full confidence in his opinion. I know I have very limited options regarding my spinal issues. My symptoms improved since I made the appointment, so we agreed that I did not need to further pursue spinal intervention at this time. Hopefully never. I am extremely thankful for access for his expertise and skill!
He is an excellent surgeon and I am grateful for everything he has done
Dr Park was easy to communicate with and answered all my questions. He was informative about my upcoming surgery and appreciated his explanation of the procedure.
Dr. Park is excellent he analyze my MRI and explained thoroughly to me very happy.
He was very thorough and thoughtful. His assistant, Dr. Jensen, who participated in the call, was equally helpful.
We've referred several patients to Dr Park because he's the BEST!
Dr. Jongsoo Park, neurosurgery great depth of knowledge, philosophical approach. Very personal interest in my exact needs impressive.
listened to all my questions/concerns. never felt like I was being rushed.
All I can say is outstanding!!!!!
Dr. Jon Park & all his staff are excellent!
Dr. Park & his resident made me feel good about my upcoming surgery by thoroughly answering all my questions & taking the time to explain everything. I never felt rushed.
thanks
Dr. Park was recommended by a friend & my physician. I expected more. His first comment to me was "when you are ready for retirement home come see me." What a horrible thing to say.
Excellent care
Jon Park MD & Allison, PA are the best
I have already recommended the doctor & Stanford.
Absolutely fantastic - I would recommend Dr. Park in the highest.
Always. One of the best Drs. And staff here
I appreciate the time Dr. Park took to think through the complexity of my condition.
Good.
Cannot stop telling everyone about the wonderful care. I am very impressed with the hospital.
good
no complaints.
good experience ;
Dr. Park is the best.
Good.
Dr. Park and Dr. Medress were great
Excellent doctor with high confidence!
Thank you for all your help! It has been much appreciated!
Dr. Park did an exceptional job in treating my condition. He was friendly, sensitive and extremely skilled in rectifying my medical condition. I'm am very grateful to him and his staff. I would highly recommend Dr. Park.
Excellent care throughout visit
Dr. Park and his staff are all amazing and set our minds at ease that they can fix my problem!
Dr Jon Park and his team were excellent in providing care.
Stanford has given me the best possible solutions in treatment. I rate my experience 5 stars.
very good
After consulting three neuro-surgeons about my neck issue, I chose Dr. Park because he settled my worries and gave me the confidence I was in good hands. He didn't perform any more than what was necessary. So far after almost 6 weeks post-op, I am experiencing what was expected. Additionally, his office is very quick in responding through the portal. I've used this regularly asking questions throughout this process and found answers in minutes. Very impressive.
Dr. Park comes highly recommended & I trust him. the issue for the patient is that neck surgery should be last resort & we all are seeking any & all possible non-surgical first.
Good!
Dr. Park instilled total confidence in me. Such a welcome feeling to know I am in competent hands. I worked at Mayo Clinic for 18 years and it was so nice & familiar to once again be in this professional, teaching environment.
Dr. Park and his team are amazing.
Dr. Park was firm in that I needed surgery ASAP even though I was concerned about missing work, he explained the procedure and my condition, and I'm very thankful I got the surgery!
Dr Park listens, is compassionate, takes time to explain, shows curiosity for problem solving
All went very well
Stanford has the highest care in the U.S. I have been treated with respect and understanding.
Dr. Park is a great dr. and takes good care of me I travel from Korea to see him worth the money.
Dr Park was truly wonderful. went above and beyond.
Outstanding doctor - Dr. Park is a real gem.
Dr. Park is very impressive. He has been straight forward and honest with me from the beginning. I'm happy with the results I am getting and appreciate his talents very much!
dr park was very confident in his skill and gave me confidence to have the recommended surgery and he explained the process very well
Dr Park is a truly wonderful doctor and individual
Dr. Park was wonderful.
the most time any stsff has given me
Loved Dr. Park - Awesome.
The manner my issue were explained to me were good and educational.
they were all Fantastic Thank you
everything at Stanford is outstanding on my experience
Dr. Park is absolutely a fantastic doctor! He has given me my life back. He is the best of the best! A#1! He has a warm and compassionate bedside manner and his preciseness in his surgical technique is unsurpassed.
Good.
Perfect.
I was very impressed with the professionalism of everyone I encountered
Dr. Park is a great communicator and a great Doctor. His Assistant took as much time as I needed talking about my continued well being. Before I left the facility I had paperwork for my therapy. Great job...
Dr. Park is an outstanding & very gifted surgeon & physician. I felt fortunate to have him as my surgeon and credit him w/my recovery & ability to regain my walking.
Dr. Park treats me very good, answers all questions, dr. did my 1st neck fusion. I look forward seeing him when necessary.
Doctor in big hurry!
We are so please and confident to Dr. Park Jongsoo M.D. Thank you very much.
Excellent physician.
the doctor was in and out of the visit (I realize he's busy) think he should stay a bit longer. His Fellow spent more time talking and explaining and what I needed to do.
Dr. Park is always very informative in a language that I can actually understand.
Dr. Park is very kind and humble. I have been seeing him for over 5 years. He is very meticulous with his surgeries and he covers every detail with you in the office. There are not enough "thank you's" to say to Dr. Park, as I am extremely happy with his care and his expertise. I would highly recommend him.
very good Dr just hate having to go to the bay area for treatment
Dr. Park is a genius AND patient oriented. He corrected a severe back problem and answered all my questions.
Dr Park was good I appreciated his talking to me no at me. Also his PA is very good she stayed behind and talked some more with me
I heard good things about him, and appreciate his directness. Seemed a little like he already had his mind made up on what was to happen. Of course, he is the surgeon. Just hard to warm up to the guy.
Dr. Park is an o.k. guy.
The doctors were great.
Dr. park was quite thourough in explaining and worked with me I issue I had with having the recommended surgery. he made me feel that he understood my situation and concerns.
Dr. Park's demeanor always professional, caring, A+++.
Erin, NP, was attentive, warm, I felt at ease with her. She is an excellent Nurse P! Dr, Park was attentive, explained my back problem, using my uploaded MRI, to view while he pointed out specific issues. He wanted to be certain I understood what was being explained to me. This was appreciated on my part. What a good team!
Excellent.
explanation of condition and remedies explained and understood
Very helpful.
Very happy with the time & care provided!
Dr Park is a very caring and takes his time allowing me to understand my case.
Excellent.
Dr. Park's medical expertise has significantly improved my health and quality of life!
Dr Jon Park and the 2 np were wonderful
I saw two care providers---Dr. Blackburn and Dr. Park. Both wonderful.
Dr. Park was excellent... I understand that you are a teaching hospital and that assistants/interns/residents are plentiful and that I would necessarily meet with a number of them before Dr. Park...
Physician seemed more concerned about answering the questions of the resident and the med student than addressing my concerns and questions.
I am not white washing the staff at Stanford. They are entirely sincere and helpful, giving me plenty of time to think through before answering questions.
Dr. Park is a fabulous doctor. He is very kind, caring, and concerned with your issues. I wouldn't want anyone else to be my neurosurgeon.
I like the doctor very much.
I was delighted to meet De. Park. I came to see Dr. Park for a second opinion re my thoracic seven vertebrae fracture. My first experience with a neurosurgeon re my compression fracture was not very satisfying . With the explanation Dr. Park gave me I am confident that Dr. Heit who will be doing the Vertebroplasty in radiology will provide me with an excellent outcome. The wait for Dr Park was worth it. I was also so pleased to hear from Mary Marcellus in radiology yesterday who provided an excellent explaination on the procedure. She spent a long period of time on the phone with me answering all my questions. I greatly appreciate all the time she spent with me. An excellent nurse!
I've taken a friend for treatment twice over the years. My wife twice to see Dr. Park & now myself & on the way home we've always talked about the great helpful & friendly courtesy of everyone at Stanford. Thank you.
He talks to me like a friend, they remember me on what I do, when I am in his office and is talking he... the problems for which I am seeing him as easy... understand words an I remember him calling the _____ I was stay in to see I was all right I cannot say enough good about him as the care I receive.
Dr. Park was very attentive, informative and showed an excellent "bedside manner." He asked good questions & was very thorough.
Dr. Park was awesome, always very friendly.
very professional and personable and focused
My prayer was Dr. Jon Park would find my back problems AND know how to fix it. It has been answered and I feel a sense of real HOPE and am very thankful to our Lord AND to your fine and caring doctor - Dr. Jongsoo Park.
I had a hope that Dr. Park would OK me for surgery, he said no with little explanation other than too old.
Would highly recommend Dr. Park and his Assistants to anyone who needs help.
dr. park was very engaging and helpful with accommodating the specifics of my life demands. ideally, he recommended that I be off my back 90% but my work dictates that I be on my feet so he helped me find ways to do that cautiously
It would have been helpful to review current Rx and get feedback since that is primary intervention being used in my tx right now.
Doctor & physician assistant wonderful.
This is the most excellent experience by both the PA and Director of neurosurgeon.
Very good experience.
I would have liked more information about what problems to look for in the future & what to do.
I thought I was going to get my neck pain fixed and instead referred to yet somebody else. I fourth dr.
I have recommended a friend to your hospital & clinic.
Again, all the staff is excellent!
Knowledgeable.
Both the doctor and PA were kind and considerate. They were treating me as a patient not just a medical chart.
The surgery provided took care of my L buttocks and L lower extremity discomforts.
Very very good. The best!!
A new MRI was ordered for comparison with the last year, but he never compare them.
My entire experience @ Stanford Hospital has been outstanding. Thank you for your amazing care.
Excellent.

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