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Dr. Hyun Bae, MD

Dr. Hyun Bae, MD

Spine Surgeon
2901 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 300, Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Hyun W. Bae, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive microsurgery and treating cervical and lumbar spine disorders. Dr. Bae has been a trailblazer in using state-of-the-art medical devices and innovative techniques for minimally invasive spine surgery and dynamic stabilization. He led the way in using growth factor tissue engineering for intervertebral discs and is a pioneer in multi-level artificial disc replacement for the cervical and lumbar spine. A special passion of Dr. Bae’s is intervertebral disc repair and developing a biologic solution to disc degeneration. Dr. Bae was the recipient of a 2014 grant from the National Institutes of Health to work on a revolutionary imaging technique for diagnosing back and neck pain in patients. In 2015, he received a North American Spine Society research grant, and Orthopedics This Week (a prominent industry publication) awarded him top honors as the safest surgeon in Greater Los Angeles. In 2016, he was named a Top Doctor in Santa Monica—an exclusive designation based on patient reviews, research contributions, and dedication to education that is awarded to physicians who epitomize professional excellence and deliver the highest-quality patient care. In that same year, Becker’s Healthcare, a top provider of information for healthcare industry professionals, named him as one of only 22 recipients of their Spine Surgeon Leadership Award. Dr. Bae has been included on the exclusive list of outstanding surgeons compiled by Super Doctors (another prestigious industry publication), and he has also been featured on The Doctors television program. Dr. Bae received his bachelor’s degree in biomechanics from the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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About Dr. Hyun Bae

Dr. Hyun W. Bae, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive microsurgery and treating cervical and lumbar spine disorders. Dr. Bae has been a trailblazer in using state-of-the-art medical devices and innovative techniques for minimally invasive spine surgery and dynamic stabilization. He led the way in using growth factor tissue engineering for intervertebral discs and is a pioneer in multi-level artificial disc replacement for the cervical and lumbar spine. A special passion of Dr. Bae’s is intervertebral disc repair and developing a biologic solution to disc degeneration. Dr. Bae was the recipient of a 2014 grant from the National Institutes of Health to work on a revolutionary imaging technique for diagnosing back and neck pain in patients. In 2015, he received a North American Spine Society research grant, and Orthopedics This Week (a prominent industry publication) awarded him top honors as the safest surgeon in Greater Los Angeles. In 2016, he was named a Top Doctor in Santa Monica—an exclusive designation based on patient reviews, research contributions, and dedication to education that is awarded to physicians who epitomize professional excellence and deliver the highest-quality patient care. In that same year, Becker’s Healthcare, a top provider of information for healthcare industry professionals, named him as one of only 22 recipients of their Spine Surgeon Leadership Award. Dr. Bae has been included on the exclusive list of outstanding surgeons compiled by Super Doctors (another prestigious industry publication), and he has also been featured on The Doctors television program. Dr. Bae received his bachelor’s degree in biomechanics from the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Lower back pain
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion

Office location

Commons Clinic
2901 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 300, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Yale School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • North Shore University Hospital, Internship in Surgery
  • Hospital for Special Surgery, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Case Western Hospital, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
  • Columbia University (Bachelor's)

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Top Doctor in Santa Monica in 2016
  • Recipients of Becker’s Healthcare Spine Surgeon Leadership Award

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Korean

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1528006731

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Where is Dr. Hyun Bae's office located?

Dr. Hyun Bae's office is located at 2901 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403.

Which board certifications does Dr. Hyun Bae have?

Dr. Hyun Bae is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Hyun Bae?

Dr. Hyun Bae frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Herniated Disk, MRI Report - Back / Spine, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Hyun Bae on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Hyun Bae speak?

Dr. Hyun Bae speaks English and Korean.

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