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Jung U. Yoo, M.D.

Accepting new patients

  • Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics and rehabilitation

Clinical focus

  • Bone Disorders
  • Spine
  • Revision Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. With decades of experience and advanced training, I'm dedicated to helping patients find relief from complex spine conditions. 

My clinical focus includes:

  • Cervical spine issues
  • Spinal fusion procedures
  • Revision surgeries 

Throughout my career, I've been committed to advancing spine surgery through research, particularly in enhancing the success of spinal fusion and exploring regenerative medicine approaches using patients' own stem cells to engineer new bone and cartilage. 

When you visit me at the OHSU Spine Center, I take the time to listen to your concerns, review your imaging thoroughly and explain your condition in clear, simple terms. My goal is to help you understand what's causing your pain, what your treatment options are and what we need to do next to help you improve.

I'm here to provide you with experienced, knowledgeable care and to help you feel confident in your treatment plan.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Residency

    • Orthopaedic surgery, Case Western Reserve University, 1986-1990

  • Fellowship

    • State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY, 1990-1991

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993. Recertified 2014.
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Insurance

Before scheduling an appointment

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  2. Ask what you will pay. Your insurance company can tell you what your costs are likely to be.

If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network. 

Visit our billing and insurance page for more information.

Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 (199 Ratings, 77 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. I was hoping for a better solution

  2. Very poor!

  3. It was very brief. What ails me is not something he could fix. He was gracious and knowledgeable although he compared me (in that I complain about back/leg pain) to his wife which I did not appreciate.

  4. Everyone was so respectful

  5. In and out quick was most excellent

  6. Very thoughtful and asked specific questions that corresponded to the information he had available.

  7. Very focused with my care. The Dr, was extremely knowledgeable and new just what my Issue was and how to care for It.

  8. Very nice. Listened to my problem

  9. The doctor was excellent and very experienced.

  10. Was seen by x-ray tech and physician.Both very pleasant. And answered my questions. Excellent experience.nnnn

  11. The staff and nurses and always friendly and helpful.

  12. Dr. Yoo was very helpful and direct in explaining my situation. He relieved me of some of my worst fears and offered me solutions. I had a fabulous experience with Dr. Yoo.

  13. Perfect!kind, understanding, not rushed explained everything and answered all questions.

  14. He quickly assessed my condition and clearly communicated treatment options. For the first time in a year I believe I will have relief from my condition.

  15. Good

  16. Great communication with excellent ability to listen

  17. Very good. Through and clear

  18. I have what might be a complicated medical issue or multiple spine issues but I'm confidant that Dr Yoo and the stage and schedulers can help us.

  19. Straight forward, understanding and respectful.

  20. He was a little dismissive of my concerns and lived experience. He did refer me to other doctors with more experience than him in assisting me.

  21. Very knowledgeable & thorough

  22. He was really patient with me, and explained everything in a way that I could understand.

  23. Dr. Yoo seemed rushed and disinterested and did not allow any time for questionsi

  24. Explained what needed to be done to help with recovery

  25. Dr Yoo and staff were very empathetic to my situation and he offered viable solutions to this difficult problem

  26. He was able to provide answers about my spinal compression fractures and how it was going to effect my life moving forward.

  27. Fine thank you

  28. Was very informative. Didn't spend much time with me, but seem to cover my condition

  29. Once I got there it was good

  30. Took my concerns to heart and advised that he see's and hears me so acknowledged my concerns accordingly