I'm a spine doctor. Here's how I take care of my back.
Back pain affects as many as 4 out of 5 Americans, and relief can be elusive. That's because it may be caused by multiple overlapping factors that cannot always be visualized on a scan.
08/18/2025
Functional bioprinted spinal disks offer new hope for understanding and treating back pain.
University of Manchester scientists have successfully pioneered a way to create functioning human spinal disks, aiming to revolutionize our understanding of back pain and disk degeneration in a leap for medical science.
08/14/2025
"My experience with Dr Park was great. I am still going through recoverey but the operation went without any problems." says Norman on Google
★★★★★ My experience with Dr Park was great. I am still going through recoverey but the operation went without any problems.
08/11/2025
Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?
As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?
08/06/2025
"Excellent bedside manner. Xray in office, surgery scheduling in office. Easy appointment. Kelly the NP is also a great communicator." says Anonymous on Healthgrades
★★★★★ Excellent bedside manner. Xray in office, surgery scheduling in office. Easy appointment. Kelly the NP is also a great communicator.
08/04/2025
What to know about the sciatic nerve and vitamin deficiency.
Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain.
07/28/2025
Electrical stimulation offers hope for treating spinal injuries.
A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. Their findings, published in the Journal of....
07/25/2025
"Dr Park took all the time needed to make me feel comfortable with the procedure I need. Answered all my questions and my grown son who accompanied me." says Anonymous on Healthgrades
★★★★★ Dr Park took all the time needed to make me feel comfortable with the procedure I need. Answered all my questions and my grown son who accompanied me.
07/23/2025
"Dr. Parks has a great bedside manner and greets you gently with a warm smile and hand shake. He answers your
questions and explains what the plans are. He is an excellent practitioner and a great surgeon. I appreciate his kindness, gentleness. I highly recommend him and his team." says Idella on Google
★★★★★ Dr. Parks has a great bedside manner and greets you gently with a warm smile and hand shake. He answers your questions and explains what the plans are. He is an excellent practitioner and a great surgeon. I appreciate his kindness, gentleness. I highly recommend him and his team.
07/22/2025
"Great skills and excellent communication. I recommend." says Randy on Google
★★★★★ Great skills and excellent communication. I recommend.
07/21/2025
What to know about lower back problems when running.
Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may contribute to lower back problems.
07/20/2025
"Dr. Park takes the time to understand my condition and concerns. He explains in detail how to achieve a better pain free lifestyle." says Anonymous on Healthgrades
★★★★★ Dr. Park takes the time to understand my condition and concerns. He explains in detail how to achieve a better pain free lifestyle.
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Dr. Daniel K. Park is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is currently an Associate Professor in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery at William Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak. He also is the medical director of Orthopedic Spine Research Lab. Dr. Park earned his bachelor of science degree at Emory University and then graduated from Duke University Medical School. He finished his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois and his spine surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Park is recipient of various awards and honors, such as Edward D. Smith Emory scholar, Georgia HOPE scholar, Georgia Governor's scholar, William G. Anylan Duke Scholar, and Howard Hughes medical student research fellow. He is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and Phi Beta Kappa. He has also been selected to attend AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scientist Development Program and the AOA-OREF Resident Leadership Forum.
Dr. Park's clinical and research interests are in all disorders of the spine, particularly in minimally invasive surgery and cervical spine. Dr. Park has been active in research since medical school and has been recognized for his research endeavors early in his academic career. He has been a recipient of the Talmage Peele Award at Duke University and won outstanding oral platform presentation at Duke Alpha Omega Alpha Research symposium. He was selected as best resident research three straight years at Rush University. He has presented his research at various national meetings including the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRC), Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS), and Howard Hughes Medical Institute medical student research symposium.
Education and Training
Academic Positions
Assistant Professor- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oakland University School of Medicine
Medical Director- Orthopedic Spine Research Lab, William Beaumont Hospital
Director- Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Professional Training
Emory University Spinal Surgery Fellowship Atlanta, GA Program Director: John Heller, MD and Scott Boden, MD
Rush University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Chicago, IL Program Chairman: Joshua Jacobs, MD
Rush University General Surgery Internship Chicago, IL Program Director: Norman Wool, MD
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School
M.D/2005 Duke University School of Medicine Durham, NC
Undergraduate
B.S/2001 Emory University Atlanta, GA Major: Biology
Current and Past Positions
2013 - Medical Director of Orthopedic Spine Research
William Beaumont Hospital
2013 - Director of Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Spine
William Beaumont Hospital
2012-14 - Co-Editor Beaumont Spine Newsletter
William Beaumont Hospital
2011 - Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery
Oakland Univ. School of Medicine
2011 - Clinical Instructor Orthopedic Surgery
William Beaumont Hospital
2010-11 - Clinical Instructor Orthopedic Surgery
Emory University
Professional Memberships
AOSpineMember
Lumbar Spine Research SocietyMember
Korean American Spine SocietyMember
Spine Arthroplasty SocietyMember
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFellow
Alpha Omega AlphaDuke University
Phi Beta KappaEmory University
Phi Delta Epilson Pre-medical societyEmory University
Phi Eta Sigma Honor SocietyEmory University
Leadership
Anatomy CommitteeAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
