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Stephen I. Ryu, M.D., M.S., FACS, FAANS
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Stephen I. Ryu, M.D., M.S., FACS, FAANS

(650) 853-2919
Palo Alto Center 795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 3 Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Neurosurgery

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Spine Surgery

Accepting new patients

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Professional Interests

Neurosurgery

  • Artificial cervical or lumbar disc replacement, Back and spine problems, Benign tumors of the brain and spine, Brachial plexus injuries, Brain surgery, Brain tumors, Cervical artificial disc replacement, Cervical disc disease, Cervical spine disorders, Chiari malformations

  • Computer-assisted surgery, Cranial and spinal tumors, Craniotomy, Degenerative diseases of the spine, Endoscopic intraventricular tumor surgery, Endoscopic neurosurgery, Endoscopic surgery, Endoscopic-assisted cranial surgery, Hemifacial spasms, Hydrocephalus, Intracranial neoplasms, Intracranial surgery, Kyphoplasty, Laser surgery, Lobectomy, Lumbar disc disease, Microvascular decompression surgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, MRI-guided stereotactic brain surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neuronavigation, Peripheral nerve surgery, Pituitary tumor surgery, Precision spine surgery, Scoliosis surgery, Skull base surgery, Spinal deformity, Spinal disc arthroplasty, Spinal fusion, Spinal instrumentation, Spinal stenosis, Spinal trauma, Spondylolisthesis, Sports-related concussions, Sports-related injuries of the nervous system, Stereotactic biopsy, Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), Temporal lobectomy, Trigeminal neuralgia
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Spine Surgery

  • Acquired spinal disorders, Benign tumors of the spine, Cervical disc replacement, Complex spinal disorders, Degenerative diseases of the spine, Disc arthroplasty, Endoscopic surgery, Foraminotomy, Kyphoplasty, Kyphosis correction, Minimally invasive spinal surgery (MIS)

  • Reconstructive spine surgery, Restorative spine surgery, Scoliosis surgery, Skull base surgery, Spinal deformity, Spinal disc arthroplasty, Spinal fusion, Spinal instrumentation, Spine infection, Spine trauma, Spondylolisthesis, Sports injuries, Stenosis, Tumor resection and reconstruction, Upper cervical spine, Vertebroplasty
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Affiliations

Hospital Affiliations

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Medical Affiliations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

-  Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Sutter Medical Network

Practice Locations

View Map of 795 El Camino Real,Palo Alto,CA,94301
Address:
Palo Alto Center795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 3 Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 853-2919
Hours
Monday9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Board Certifications

BOARD CERTIFIED IN:

  • Neurological Surgery

Credentials & Notables

Medical School:

University of California, San Diego

Residency:

Stanford University School of Medicine, CA

Internship:

Stanford University School of Medicine, CA

Fellowship:

Stanford University Medical Center, Spine Neurosurgery Fellowship

Special Training:

Certified instructor in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Languages

Primary Language(s)

English

Additional Language(s)

Korean

Community Activities

Consulting Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University; Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Spine Society (NASS), Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS), Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS), and Korean American Spine Society (KASS)

Personal Interests

Dr. Ryu is married and has two daughters. He enjoys anything related to computing, food and wine, and cars.

Physician Videos

Learn more at: http://www.pamf.org/dr-stephen-i-ryu.html. Dr. Ryu is a PAMF neuro & spine surgeon in Palo Alto.  His interests include brain surgery, spine surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain and spine lesions, peripheral nerve tumors.

Stephen Ryu, M.D. Video - Palo Alto Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery

Learn more at: http://www.pamf.org/dr-stephen-i-ryu.html. Dr. Ryu is a PAMF neuro & spine surgeon in Palo Alto. His interests include brain surgery, spine surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain and spine lesions, peripheral nerve tumors.

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