Personalized Spine Care in Atlanta
Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon bringing Mount Sinai and Columbia-level expertise in scoliosis, cervical deformity, and minimally invasive surgery to Atlanta — with a non-surgical-first philosophy and a nationally recognized record in spine research and artificial intelligence.
- Board Certified — ABOS
- Cornell · Temple · Mount Sinai · Columbia Fellowship
- AI & Machine Learning Research Leader
- English · Korean · Spanish
Meet Dr. Jun S. Kim
Dr. Jun S. Kim, a leading spine surgeon in Atlanta, believes that modern spine care should be comprehensive and multidisciplinary. He believes that this comes from a team approach comprised of physiatrists, physical therapists, anesthesiologists, neurologists, radiologists, internists, and pediatricians. Secondly, he believes it is imperative that all non-surgical avenues be explored and trialed before surgery is considered. Lastly, if and when spine surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Kim believes the surgery should be personalized and tailored to the individual patient.
Mount Sinai-Trained Expertise, Now in Atlanta
As the sole orthopedic spine surgeon in a premier neurosurgery group, Dr. Kim bridges the orthopedic and neurosurgical perspectives, offering patients a uniquely comprehensive approach to spine care unavailable anywhere else in metro Atlanta.
Elite Training & Fellowship
Residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai followed by a dedicated spine fellowship at Columbia University in adult and pediatric scoliosis and deformity surgery — one of the most rigorous training pathways in the country.
AI Research Pioneer
Founded and directed the AI & Machine Learning Laboratory at Mount Sinai Orthopedics, applying deep learning to improve diagnostics, predict outcomes, and advance how spine surgery is practiced. Published 125+ peer-reviewed papers.
Dual-Perspective Approach
Trained under both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons, now embedded in Atlanta’s leading neurosurgery practice — giving patients the benefit of complementary surgical philosophies under one roof.
Non-Surgical First. Always.
Most spine conditions don’t require surgery. Dr. Kim’s philosophy is rooted in exhausting every non-surgical option before recommending an operation, including physical therapy, pain management, injections, and lifestyle modifications.
Surgery should be the last tool we reach for — not the first. My job is to find the least invasive path to getting you back to the life you love.
When surgery is the right answer, Dr. Kim brings the precision of a fellowship-trained deformity surgeon combined with the latest minimally invasive techniques to optimize outcomes and minimize recovery.
Comprehensive Evaluation
A thorough review of your imaging, history, and goals, often including advanced diagnostics, to understand the full picture before any treatment decisions.
Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan
Working with physiatrists, pain specialists, and therapists to build a non-surgical plan tailored to you. Surgery is usually considered only when conservative care has been fully explored.
Precision Surgical Care
If surgery is needed, Dr. Kim uses minimally invasive, microsurgical, and open techniques — choosing the approach that gives you the best outcome with the fastest recovery.
Recovery & Long-Term Follow-Up
Personalized rehabilitation, regular check-ins, and direct access to Dr. Kim’s team throughout your recovery journey — because great outcomes require great aftercare.
Personalized, State-of-the-Art Spine Care
Adult and Pediatric Scoliosis
Surgical treatment for advanced scoliosis can be performed for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a measurable side-to-side curvature of the spine.Cervical Disc Replacement
Damaged cervical discs can be removed and replaced with state-of-the-art artificial disc prosthetics designed to restore comfort and mobility.Anterior Cervical Fusion
Cervical vertebrae can be fused together following removal of a damaged disc to alleviate pressure on the nerves and/or spinal cord.Minimally Invasive Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery, microdiscectomy, and tubular decompressions for faster recovery and less tissue disruption.Revision Spine Surgery
Complex re-operations for failed prior surgeries, pseudarthrosis, adjacent segment disease, and hardware complications.Spondylolysis
Spondylolysis is a stress fracture or defect in the pars interarticularis, a small segment of bone that connects the facet joints in the back of the spine.
What Our Patients Say
Dr. Kim is one of the greatest Spinal Surgeons that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. My father arrived from Puerto Rico looking for medical care for an unknown pain on his shoulder that turned out to be related to his spine. From the moment Dr. Kim took my father’s case, he made certain that we understood everything related to his care. The whole process from the initial visit to his surgery took about one month. Now my father is three months post-op and doing better than ever. Thanks Dr. Kim for your compassion and professional care.
I am so thankful for everything Dr. Kim was able to do. Following a variety of injuries, I was left with a herniated disc that was causing me daily pain and barring me from living my life. Dr. Kim went through all of my options thoroughly and thoughtfully. Dr. Kim is patient and knowledgeable and with each appointment explained the details of my progress. It’s immensely changed my life, and I’m extremely grateful.
I was so scared to have surgery despite terrible pain for 9 months. Dr. Kim and his team, who I found attentive, empathetic, and knowledgeable, helped me to take this difficult step forward. I couldn’t be happier with the experience leading up to the surgery, at the hospital after surgery, and the results. I have my mobility and my life back after only 4 weeks post op. It is such an overwhelming relief. I am so grateful for Dr. Kim’s technical and communication skills. I would highly recommend him!
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