
Neurosurgeon specializing in minimally-invasive spine surgery and spinal deformities
Experience
15 years
Languages
En, English, Ko, Korean
Location
Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Kiyoung Choi is a neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience in clinical care and hospital administration, developed across leading hospitals in South Korea. He previously worked at Wooridul Spine Hospital in Seoul, where he was recognized as Fellow of the Year, and trained at Chonbuk National University Hospital, where he was named Best Resident.
Dr. Choi specializes in neurosurgical conditions affecting the spine, with a particular focus on minimally-invasive (keyhole) techniques. He treats herniated discs, spinal deformities, and other cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine problems using advanced approaches including endoscopic surgery and image-guided navigation. He has published research in leading American and Korean medical journals on disc hernia treatment, epilepsy, and minimally-invasive surgical techniques.
Dr. Choi is a good choice if you need complex spine surgery performed with modern keyhole techniques, or if you prefer approaches that minimize tissue damage and recovery time. His training in trigger point injection and intramuscular stimulation also allows him to address myofascial pain syndrome.
Special interests: minimally-invasive spine procedures, disc hernia treatment, spinal deformities, myofascial pain syndrome.
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Residency Training
Chonbuk National University Hospital, South Korea
Neurosurgeon
Wooridul Spine Hospital, South Korea
Neurosurgeon
Chonbuk National University Hospital, South Korea
Consultations are available in En, English, Ko, Korean.
HealthPoint, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Cervical Spine Conditions, Epilepsy, Herniated Discs, Lumbar Spine Conditions, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Spinal Deformities, Thoracic Spine Conditions.
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