Samuel K. Cho, MD
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Orthopaedic Research Society
Scoliosis Research Society
Dr. Cho is a fellowship-trained academic orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of common and complex spinal disorders and deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, etc.) affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions in adult and pediatric patients. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Adult and Pediatric Spinal Surgery in the Leni & Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
Dr. Cho is a graduate of the University of Virginia where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was a Rhodes Scholar regional finalist. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where he was honored with multiple research grants and awards including the prestigious Frank E. Stinchfield Award. Dr. Cho returned to his alma mater to complete an adult and pediatric spinal surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University Medical Center, where he trained with national and international leaders in spine surgery and treated some of the most complex spinal diseases and deformities.
Dr. Cho is a strong believer in providing only scientifically proven treatments (evidence-based medicine) to his patients with a touch of personalized care. To that end, his continued research efforts in both basic science and clinical research are a reflection of his commitment to improving the quality of spine care for the patients. Dr. Cho has authored numerous scientific articles and regularly appears at national and international meetings for spine surgeons worldwide.
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