Dr. John M Rhee MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
59 Executive Park South Ne Suite 3050 Atlanta GA, 30329Rating
4/5
About
Specializing in cervical spine surgery, lumbar spine surgery, complex spinal deformity surgery (scoliosis and kyphosis), and surgery for spinal tumors, Dr. Rhee is an active researcher and sought-after ...
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1999
University of California 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The use of titanium mesh cages in the cervical spine.
- Preparation and characterization of fentanyl-loaded PLGA microspheres: in vitro release profiles.
- A local delivery system for fentanyl based on biodegradable poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) oligomer.
- Stabilization of nontoxic PVC formulation for gamma irradiation sterilization, I. Effect of additives.
- Stabilization of nontoxic PVC formulation for gamma irradiation sterilization, II. Effect of antioxidants.
- Transdiscal L5-S1 screws for the fixation of isthmic spondylolisthesis: a biomechanical evaluation.
- Preparation and characterization of natural/synthetic hybrid scaffolds.
- A comparison of pedicle and lateral mass screw construct stiffnesses at the cervicothoracic junction: a biomechanical study.
- Indications and techniques for anterior cervical plating.
- Surface and chemical properties of surface-modified UHMWPE powder and mechanical and thermal properties of its impregnated PMMA bone cement, IV: effect of MMA/accelerator on the surface modification of UHMWPE powder.
- Radiculopathy and the herniated lumbar disc. Controversies regarding pathophysiology and management.
- Evaluation of various types of scaffold for tissue engineered intervertebral disc.
- Radiculopathy and the herniated lumbar disk: controversies regarding pathophysiology and management.
- Correlation of proliferation, morphology and biological responses of fibroblasts on LDPE with different surface wettability.
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Fellowships
- Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Mo
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