Biography
Adam Park, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
He specializes in both non-operative and surgical management of spinal disorders and delivers advanced care to patients with complex and degenerative spine conditions.
Dr. Park actively treats a wide range of spinal issues, including spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, disc herniations, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. He also treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, trauma, tumors, and revision spine surgery. To manage these conditions, he combines minimally invasive, motion-preserving, and traditional surgical techniques. By tailoring each treatment plan, he improves mobility, restores function, and enhances his patients’ long-term quality of life.
Dr. Park earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and completed his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He advanced his training through an orthopedic surgery residency at UTHealth Houston, where he sharpened his clinical and surgical expertise. He then completed a highly regarded spine surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, an institution nationally recognized for excellence in spine care and innovation.
Currently, Dr. Park sees patients in Pearland, TX. He provides compassionate, expert spine care close to home. Patients experiencing back pain, scoliosis, spinal deformities, or complex spine conditions can request an appointment here to explore advanced treatment options and return to an active lifestyle.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree
- The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- Medical Degree
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
- Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
- Fellowship
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interests
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, and spondylolisthesis
- Disc herniations
- Radiculopathy
- Myelopathy
- Scoliosis
- Spinal trauma
- Spinal tumors
- Revision spine surgery
Publications
- Rieger W, Park A, Ambrose C, Kellam J. Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Human Osteoblasts as Proxy for Fracture Healing. Orthopaedic Trauma Association Basic Science Focus Forum. Nashville, Tennessee. 2020 October 1.
- Park AY, Smith DW. Volar Approach to the First Extensor Compartment for Surgical Treatment of DeQuervain Tenosynovitis. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 2020 Jul 29.
- Campbell ST, Lim PK, Kantor AH, Gausden EB, Goodnough LH, Park AY, Bishop JA, Achor TS, Scolaro JA, Gardner MJ. Complication Rates after Lateral Plate Fixation of Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures: A Multicenter Study. Injury. 2020 May 22.
- Hoffmann JC, Hnatow M, Showery J, Park A, Dodwad SN. The Incidence of Timely Application of Mechanical DVT Prophylaxis in Spine Trauma Patients: A Quality Improvement Pilot Project. Global Spine Congress. Toronto, ON. 2019 May 15-18.
- Showery J, Dorman C, Hoffmann J, Park A, Prasarn M, Dodwad, SN. Complications and Outcomes of Percutaneous and Open Lumbopelvic Fixation for Traumatic Lumbopelvic Dissociation. Lumbar Spine Research Society 12th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2019 April 4.
- Chambers KA, Park AY, Banuelos RC, Darger BF, Akkanti BH, Macaluso A, Thangam M, Doshi PB. Outcomes of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Patients After Stratification by Initial Lactate Value. World Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2018 June 15.
- Doshi PB, Park AY, Darger B, Akkanti BH, Macaluso A, Banuelos RC. Outcomes of Patients Presenting with Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Tiered Analysis Based on Presenting Lactate. Society of Academic Emergency Medicine 25th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. 2015 May 14.
- Park AY, Banuelos RC, Darger B, Akkanti BH, Macaluso A, Doshi PB. Prognosis, Prevalence and Characteristics of Lactate Expressors and Non-expressors in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock. Texas College of Emergency Physicians Annual Meeting. Austin, TX. 2015 April 24.
Awards, Honors & Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- AO Spine North America.
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