Woojin Cho, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
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Professional Summary
Woojin Cho, MD, PhD is an orthopedic spine surgery expert specializing in adult spinal deformity, degenerative spine disorders, and spinal biomechanics. With a career encompassing advanced spine fellowships and leadership roles in academic spine centers across Korea and the United States, he brings a robust academic and clinical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating postoperative complications, assessing surgical decision-making standards, and evaluating whether deviations from care standards occurred.
Dr. Cho has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex spine-related cases and standards of care evaluations. His MD, MS, and PhD from Hanyang University College of Medicine, along with his ECFMG certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving spinal biomechanics and surgical outcomes.
Work Experience
Woojin Cho, MD, PhD, served as an Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Research Director at Montefiore Spine Center, and Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Montefiore Medical Center from 2013 to 2022. He is currently an Independent Medical Expert & Consultant.
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Best Descriptor
Orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in adult spinal deformity and degenerative spine disorders.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness in spine surgery malpractice cases
- 2consultation on complex spinal deformity cases
- 3medical record review for degenerative spine disorders
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MD, MS, PhD
Hanyang University College of Medicine
Licenses
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (Korea)
- ECFMG Certified