Kuh Sung Uk

About doctor Kuh Sung Uk

Dr. Kuh Sung Uk tries his best to relieve the patient’s pain in his work. He believes that a healthy mind comes from a healthy body, and only with a healthy mind and body can people lead a happy life. As a spinal surgeon, he is well aware that most people with spinal diseases suffer greatly due to chronic pain and limited mobility. Therefore, he uses all his knowledge and experience to effectively treat spinal diseases and return patients to a healthy life.

Professional experience

• 1993 – Residency at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2000 – Instructor in Spinal Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2003 – Associate Professor of the Department of Spinal Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2005 – Training at Emory University Spine Center, Atlanta, USA;
• 2007 – Associate Professor of the Department of Spinal Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2008 – Dean of Academic Affairs, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2010 – Dean of the Gangnam Faculty, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2014 – Vice Dean for Medical Research, Yonsei University;
• 2016 – Director of Public Relations, Gangnam Severance Hospital;
• 2012 – present – Professor of Spinal Neurosurgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2012 – present – Chief Professor of the Graduate School of Medical Device Manufacturing, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2018 – Deputy Director of Research, Gangnam Severance Hospital;
• 2018 – Associate Dean, Gangnam, Yonsei University College of Medicine;
• 2018 – Director of Clinical Research Management, Gangnam Severance Hospital;
• 2020 – Director of the Department of External Cooperation, Yonsei University Health System.

Doctor’s specialty

Dr. Kuh Sung Uk’s main areas of clinical practice and research are:

• spinal neurosurgery;
• congenital/degenerative scoliosis;
• spinal deformity;
• spinal canal stenosis;
• failed back syndrome (re-operation);
• osteoporosis and osteoporotic compression fractures;
• minimally invasive spine surgery;
• cervical artificial disc replacement.