Surging spinal and joint disorders supporting orthobiologics demand.
Orthobiologics play a critical role in the treatment of spinal disorders, joint degeneration, fractures, and sports-related injuries. As healthcare systems increasingly focus on regenerative and minimally invasive treatment approaches, orthobiologics are gaining widespread acceptance across hospital...
04/22/2026
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04/17/2026
Assisted full-endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis: Technical note and learning curve.
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causes disabling back and radicular pain. Full-endoscopic spine surgery offers minimally invasive decompression, but uniportal and biportal approaches have limitations. Assisted full-endoscopic spine surgery (AFESS) combines the advantages of both techniques to enhance d...
04/16/2026
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04/10/2026
How To Sleep To Prevent and Relieve Neck Pain.
Neck pain can result from certain sleeping habits, like sleeping on your stomach. Adjusting your position and pillow choice may provide relief.
04/03/2026
Six simple steps can help ease neck pain.
Neck pain rarely starts overnight. It usually evolves over time. And it may be spurred by arthritis or degenerative disc disease, and accentuated by poor posture, declining muscle strength, stress, and even a lack of sleep. The following six tips can help you find neck pain relief.
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.
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
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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...
03/18/2026
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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.
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...
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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.
Education and Training
Academic Positions
Assistant Professor- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oakland University School of Medicine
Medical Director- Orthopedic Spine Research Lab, William Beaumont Hospital
Director- Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Professional Training
Emory University Spinal Surgery Fellowship Atlanta, GA Program Director: John Heller, MD and Scott Boden, MD
Rush University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Chicago, IL Program Chairman: Joshua Jacobs, MD
Rush University General Surgery Internship Chicago, IL Program Director: Norman Wool, MD
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School
M.D/2005 Duke University School of Medicine Durham, NC
Undergraduate
B.S/2001 Emory University Atlanta, GA Major: Biology
Current and Past Positions
2013 - Medical Director of Orthopedic Spine Research
William Beaumont Hospital
2013 - Director of Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Spine
William Beaumont Hospital
2012-14 - Co-Editor Beaumont Spine Newsletter
William Beaumont Hospital
2011 - Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery
Oakland Univ. School of Medicine
2011 - Clinical Instructor Orthopedic Surgery
William Beaumont Hospital
2010-11 - Clinical Instructor Orthopedic Surgery
Emory University
Professional Memberships
AOSpineMember
Lumbar Spine Research SocietyMember
Korean American Spine SocietyMember
Spine Arthroplasty SocietyMember
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFellow
Alpha Omega AlphaDuke University
Phi Beta KappaEmory University
Phi Delta Epilson Pre-medical societyEmory University
Phi Eta Sigma Honor SocietyEmory University
Leadership
Anatomy CommitteeAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
