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Jung U. Yoo, M.D.

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  • 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: 4.4 out of 5 (177 Ratings, 59 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. So far so good, thanks.

  2. Both my wife and I have known Dr Yoo for about 10 years. He is an excellent doctor and a very kind, considerate person, deeply interested in our well being.

  3. Made me feel comfortable. Answered all my questions. Is going to follow up with me when scan results are in.

  4. Prompt and polite.

  5. Doctor Yoo was forthright in explaining why a surgical procedure could not be done given the severity of the damage to my spine. I was disappointed that I was not given a printout of the consultation. However, when I called his assistant, I was assured one would be sent to me.

  6. Felt Dr wasn't honest,and he wasn't caring of my situation nor did he ask what I was dealing with.

  7. Dr. Yoo gets straight to the point. He quickly sized up my problem from my x-rays and examination and gave me an honest assessment about the reality of treatment. It wasn't a "feel good" visit yet it was what I needed to hear.

  8. Very knowledgeable and empatheticLeft feeling hopeful

  9. Very professional

  10. Dr. Yoo was wonderful! He addressed my concerns, did the necessary things to determine what the problem was and gave me directions to improve. He is professional, polite, and very nice to work with. He answered all my questions and it felt like he had all the time in the world.

  11. While he is no longer doing surgery, he advised me, after looking at my record and comparing older films with yesterday's, he felt comfortable recommending the surgeon best able to take care of my problem.

  12. All staff excellent at the location. Dr is so honest and brief, but with a wonderful bedside manner. A quiet hero. One of many. Thanks sir.

  13. Seemed very competent. Not very personable, relatable.

  14. I was hoping for a better solution

  15. Very poor!

  16. 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.

  17. Everyone was so respectful

  18. In and out quick was most excellent

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

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

  21. Very nice. Listened to my problem

  22. The doctor was excellent and very experienced.

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

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

  25. 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.

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

  27. 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.

  28. Good

  29. Great communication with excellent ability to listen

  30. Very good. Through and clear