Daniel Park, MD

Daniel Park, MD Dr. Daniel K. Park is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon who offers both surgical and Non Surgical management of spine and related conditions.

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Excess Weight Increases Risk Of Low Back Pain, Researchers Find.
03/30/2026

Excess Weight Increases Risk Of Low Back Pain, Researchers Find.

Did holiday treats add a few extra pounds to your frame? If so, your risk for low back pain might have increased, as well, a new study says.

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03/23/2026

"Dr. Park saw me on time. He had a quick diagnosis and plan of action. I was happy I was able to get in to see him quickly." says Sheila on Google

★★★★★ Dr. Park saw me on time. He had a quick diagnosis and plan of action. I was happy I was able to get in to see him quickly.

Osteoporosis often goes undetected and untreated: How doctors are changing that.
03/20/2026

Osteoporosis often goes undetected and untreated: How doctors are changing that.

Osteoporosis can affect people of any age, but it is a common condition among older adults because people start losing their bone density around the age of 50 and older. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are an estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, and more than 80% ar...

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03/18/2026

"Very professional, Dr Park instantly made me feel comfortable and confident that he had my best interest." says Rex on Google

★★★★★ Very professional, Dr Park instantly made me feel comfortable and confident that he had my best interest.

Causes of upper right back pain and remedies.
03/16/2026

Causes of upper right back pain and remedies.

Pain in the upper right back can occur due to muscle strain, spinal fractures, osteoarthritis, and herniated disks. Treatments may involve a combination of home treatments and medical intervention.

Winter Wisdom: Simple Ways to Protect Your Back All Season Long.
03/13/2026

Winter Wisdom: Simple Ways to Protect Your Back All Season Long.

Winter brings plenty to enjoy-snowy mornings, holiday gatherings, and cozy nights indoors. But colder temperatures, icy conditions, and seasonal activities can also place extra strain on your back and spine. From snow shoveling and travel to shopping and spending more time indoors, winter presents u...

FDA approves Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy.
03/09/2026

FDA approves Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve) for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patients 2 years and older with confirmed mutation in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene.

How the nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury.
03/02/2026

How the nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury.

After a spinal cord injury, cells in the brain and spinal cord change to cope with stress and repair tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Neuroscience, shows that this response is controlled by specific DNA sequences. This knowledge could help develop more targeted tre...

12 Exercises to Do After Low Back Surgery.
02/23/2026

12 Exercises to Do After Low Back Surgery.

Recovering from low back surgery can be challenging, but with the right exercises, you can regain strength and stability. Here are 12 exercises recommended by physical therapists to enhance your recovery following a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy.

Research finds new method to reduce infant spinal taps.
02/16/2026

Research finds new method to reduce infant spinal taps.

A simple combination of blood and urine tests may allow many infants with fevers (febrile) to safely avoid lumbar punctures (spinal taps), according to new findings from a major international study published in JAMA. The results show that these noninvasive tests can reliably identify infants with fe...

Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way.
02/09/2026

Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way.

A clinical practice guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain is being developed by a multidisciplinary guideline development group (GDG), including the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM).

What to Do for Pinched Nerve Pain in the Neck.
02/09/2026

What to Do for Pinched Nerve Pain in the Neck.

A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that extends through the neck, shoulder, and arm.1 The medical name for neck nerve pain is "cervical radiculopathy." While the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder can be really uncomfortable, treatment for a pinched....

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About Daniel K. Park MD

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.

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