John M. Rhee, MD

John M. Rhee John M. Rhee, MD, is assistant professor of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Rhee started practicing at Emory in 2001.

What Makes Dr. Rhee a Standout

Specializing in cervical spine surgery, lumbar spine surgery, and surgery for spinal tumors, Dr. Rhee is an active researcher and sought-after teacher/lecturer at the national level in multiple medical societies.

Areas of Clinical Interest

  • Cervical fusion
  • Discectomy
  • Herniated disc
  • Laminectomy
  • Laminoplasty
  • Lumbar decompression
  • Lumbar disorders
  • Lumbar fusion
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Microsurgery
  • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal implants
  • Spinal pain
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spinal surgery
  • Spinal trauma
  • Spinal tumors
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Thoracic fusion
  • vertebral fractures

The Road to Emory: Education

  • Medical School: University of California, San Francisco, CA 1994
  • Internship: University of California, San Francisco, CA 1995
  • Residency: University of California, San Francisco, CA, Orthopedic Surgery 2000
  • Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Spinal Surgery 2001

Personal

Dr. Rhee is an avid golfer.

Orthopedic Conditions

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