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

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

Neurosurgery

Accepting new patients

Spine Surgery

Accepting new patients

4.9/5

(535 reviews)

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Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

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Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

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Personal interests

Dr. Ryu is married and has two daughters. Outside of Medicine, he enjoys computing, food and wine, and automobiles.

At a glance

Languages: English and Korean

Gender: Male

Age group treated: All ages

Training & education

Medical school: University of California, San Diego

Internship: Stanford University School of Medicine, CA

Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine, CA

Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center, Spine Neurosurgery Fellowship

Special training: Certified instructor in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Board certifications

Neurosurgery - Board Certified

My experience

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