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Dr. John Park, MD

Dr. John Park, MD

Neurosurgeon
136-56 39th Ave, 2nd Floor, Queens, NY
4.88
“Doc gave his honest feedback, listened to my cares and concerns and acknowledged them, If he doesn’t know something or if he hadn’t tried certain things he will outwardly tells you so, that’s the human part of him. I respected him for that. Shows he doesn’t have a “God-like” complexity. He respects the decision made to look at other alternatives/treatments before discussing surgical treatments.”
Erica L.June 13, 2025
Highly recommended
93% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
90% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

Average wait time

4.50

Bedside manner

4.80
“Doc gave his honest feedback, listened to my cares and concerns and acknowledged them, If he doesn’t know something or if he hadn’t tried certain things he will outwardly tells you so, that’s the human part of him. I respected him for that. Shows he doesn’t have a “God-like” complexity. He respects the decision made to look at other alternatives/treatments before discussing surgical treatments.”
Erica L.June 13, 2025
“Dr Park is compassionate, concerned and very knowledgable. He listened to my concerns and provided me with a clear and detailed explanation of what my Issues were and how to best treat them. He Is an awesome Doctor and I highly recommend him! Thank you Dr Park!!”
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About Dr. John Park

*Please note that imaging (within 1 year) related to your diagnosis is required for your visit. We will need to know the name of your referring provider, their phone number, and when and where you had your recent images (MRI / CT / XRAY).* Dr. John Park is the Chief of the Department of Neurological Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and a Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. A board-certified and award-winning neurosurgeon, Dr. Park has particular expertise in the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, CSF leaks, and degenerative disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine. While at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Park developed a national reputation for the surgical treatment of low-grade gliomas and recurrent malignant gliomas and served as the principal neurosurgeon for patients enrolled in NCI clinical trials for malignant gliomas. Before joining the faculty at the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, Dr. Park founded and served as the medical director of the multidisciplinary Brain and Spinal Tumor Program at Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, now the largest such program on the central coast of California. While in Santa Barbara, he also had an active practice providing neurosurgical treatment for patients with neck and low back pain and other disorders of the spine. At the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, he is the co-Director of the CSF Leak Program. Dr. Park is the only neurosurgeon in Queens to be named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor as well as a New York Metro Super Doctor. Dr. Park received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude with honors, from Brown University. He earned his MD and PhD degrees at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at Harvard, including Brigham and Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital. He also completed a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Lower back pain

Other popular visit reasons

Back Pain
Back Problems
Brain Trauma / Injury
Cavernoma
Neck Pain
Neurosurgery Consultation
Paresthesia
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Back Pain
Back Problems
Brain Trauma / Injury
Cavernoma

Office locations

NYPMG Queens - Neurosurgery (1 of 2)
136-56 39th Ave, 2nd Floor, Queens, NY 11354
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NYPMG Queens - Neurosurgery (2 of 2)
112-05 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

Board certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Harvard University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital (Residency)
  • Brown University (Bachelor's)

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1558454637

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
4.80
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Dr. Park was honest and forthcoming with valuable information for me.
Verified patient
Dr Park is very professional, his assistants very nice ladies, thank you Dr Park you are the best
Dr Park, excellent Dr, very professional. Thank you Dr.Park
I am really happy to find Doctor John Park to take care me
Doc gave his honest feedback, listened to my cares and concerns and acknowledged them, If he doesn’t know something or if he hadn’t tried certain things he will outwardly tells you so, that’s the human part of him. I respected him for that. Shows he doesn’t have a “God-like” complexity. He respects the decision made to look at other alternatives/treatments before discussing surgical treatments.
Verified patient
Great, and yes I would return.
Verified patient
Great doctor
Verified patient
Very good experience
Verified patient
Dr. Park is very understanding & professional
Dr Park is compassionate, concerned and very knowledgable. He listened to my concerns and provided me with a clear and detailed explanation of what my Issues were and how to best treat them. He Is an awesome Doctor and I highly recommend him! Thank you Dr Park!!
Dr park is really nice dr . Highly recommend!
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Which hospital is Dr. John Park affiliated with?

Dr. John Park is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

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Where is Dr. John Park's office located?

Dr. John Park has 2 office locations, including in Queens and Forest Hills, view full addresses on Dr. Park's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Park have?

Dr. John Park is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Park?

Dr. John Park frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Neurosurgery Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Park on their profile.

What languages does Dr. John Park speak?

Dr. John Park speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. John Park in reviews?

41 patients have reviewed Dr. John Park. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.8/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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