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Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Choll W. Kim MD PhD

A Harvard Graduate, Choll Kim is a Double-Board Certified Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon. Dr. Kim is the Founder of MIS-COE (Minimally Invasive Spine Centers of Excellence) and former President and founder of SMISS (Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery). Most importantly he is Internationally Recognized as an Expert in the field of computer assisted Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and a World Leader in Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery (LESS).

Dr. Kim utilizes these state-of-the-art Minimally Invasive treatments to effectively treat all aspects of complex spinal disorders, including, herniated discs, annular tears, radiculopathy, sciatica, and spondylolisthesis.

His distinguished background allows him to successfully treat patients once suffering with life debilitating back pain. Dr. Kim prides himself in treating his patients like family and providing concierge style medicine to ensure his patients receive the most appropriate treatment plan to regain their quality of life as soon as possible.

Suffering with back pain? Reach out to Excel Spine today and see how we can help!

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What is Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery (LESS)?

Dr. Choll Kim is one of only a handful of Surgeons in the world to Master Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery (LESS). LESS is a state-of-the-art treatment for herniated discs, annular tears, radiculopathy, and sciatica. A 1 cm incision is made to allow for an endoscope and non-electrical laser to safely treat the area. The tiny incision is covered with a band-aid! Most patients are walking within 1-hour, go home same day and return to work after 1-2 weeks!

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Spondylolisthesis

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Spinal Stenosis

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Adjacent Level Degeneration

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Review from Dusty R.

Source: Google | Feb 19, 2025

Not to be overly dramatic, but Dr. Choll Kim was heaven sent. He saved my life. I went from being crippled, back to a full human being again, in less than 8 weeks. Before surgery I'd lost feeling in both...
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Review from Razel L.

Source: Google | Jan 19, 2025

I’m a nurse from New Zealand who had been suffering from intense and relentless low back pain for 2 years due to a work-related injury. I have tried every conservative management there is such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, and steroid injection...
5.0
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Review from Wynda S.

Source: Google | Jan 15, 2025

Back surgery 12 years ago. No further issues. Dr. Kim and his team are the best!
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