Suwon Nanuree Hospital Recruits Dr. Kim Kyung-tae, Authority in Spinal Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Suwon Nanuree Hospital (Director Nam Shin-woo) has recruited Dr. Kim Kyung-tae, a neurosurgeon and authority in spinal endoscopy and minimally invasive spinal surgery, who will begin providing medical services starting September 1st.

Dr. Kim Kyung-tae graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine and earned his Ph.D. in Medicine from the university's graduate school. He served as a neurosurgeon at Chung-Ang University Hospital, professor at Kyungpook National University College of Medicine, and head of spine and neurosurgery at Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital. He is a neurosurgeon with expertise in both clinical practice and research, having gained research experience at Schoen Clinic in Munich, Germany, and the ICORD research institute at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada.

In particular, he has conducted continuous research in cutting-edge spinal treatment fields including spinal endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, spinal cord injury, and robotic spinal surgery. Since 2009, he has published 157 SCI papers. His research on "Development and Recent Trends in Robotic Spinal Surgery" was cited more than 40 times within two years of publication, earning recognition for high academic impact. He received the "Most Cited Paper Award" at the 2025 International Spine Academic Conference.

His international collaborative research findings have also garnered attention. He conducted joint research with Canadian UBC researchers on methods for measuring intrathecal pressure in spinal cord injury patients, which was published in the international academic journal "Journal of Neurotrauma." His research on pain reduction following spinal fusion surgery was published in "Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS)," an authoritative publication in orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Kim Kyung-tae said, "I believe the starting point and endpoint of research ultimately lie with patients," adding, "I will do my best to apply the clinical experience and research achievements I have accumulated to actual medical practice, reducing patient pain and enabling safer and faster recovery."

Nam Shin-woo, director of Suwon Nanuree Hospital, said, "With Dr. Kim Kyung-tae joining us, we have further strengthened our expertise in spinal endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery," and added, "We expect this to be an important milestone for Suwon Nanuree Hospital's development into a specialized spine hospital with competitiveness not only in clinical practice but also in research."