Douglas Won, M.D.

Dr. Won is a fellowship trained - spine surgeon specializing in cervical spine (neck) surgery, microscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis and complex spinal reconstructive surgery. Dr. Won is uniquely trained in all aspects of spine surgery. He has completed multiple spine fellowships, which are considered the highest level of training in medical specialty. He first completed a spine surgery fellowship at the prestigious William Beaumont Spine Center in Michigan, concentrating in reconstruction of cervical spine, minimally invasive surgery, and adult reconstructive surgery. He then continued his training in microscopic cervical spine surgery, complex adult and pediatric scoliosis and deformity surgery, and innovative spinal instrumentation at Washington University Spine Center. Washington University Spine Center is the most highly regarded Center of Excellence for microscopic cervical spine surgery and spinal deformity surgery.

Dr. Won is very active in research and developing innovative care of spinal disorders.

He has many publications in various scientific journals and textbooks and has lectured in all aspects of spinal disorders. He is also a clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

Prior to returning to his home town, Dr. Won attended Harvard University and Northwestern University for his distinguished honor degree, and earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch where he graduated again with the distinguished honor degree. He then completed his internship and residency at Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

As an Irving native and graduate of MacArthur High School, he takes a tremendous pride in serving his home community.

Clinical Interest:

• Cervical Spine (Neck) Surgery
• Microscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Adult & Pediatric Reconstructive Spine & Scoliosis
• Complex Thoracic/Lumbar Spine

Spine Surgery Fellowships:

• Spine Surgery, 7/03 - 6/04
  William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
• Cervical (Neck) Microscopic Surgery, 7/04-8/04
  Washington Univ. Spine Center, St. Louis, MO
• Spine Deformity and Scoliosis Surgery, 7/04-8/04
  Washington Univ. Spine Center, St. Louis, MO

Residency:

• Orthopaedic Surgery, 7/99 – 6/03
  Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Internship:

• Gerneral Surgery, 7/98 – 6/99
  Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Education:

• University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
  Doctor of Medicine
  Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Graduate
• Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Graduate
  
• Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Professional Memberships:

• North American Spine Society
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Orthopaedic Association

Honors & Awards:

• Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• National Science Foundation Research Grant
• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
• Dean’s List (Undergraduate)
• Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society
• Eben J. Carey Memorial Award in Anatomy
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Dean’s List (Medical School)
• Hildebrand Academic Scholarship

Scientific Recognition:

• Finalist, 2001 Hibbs Clinical Science Research Award -Scoliosis Research Society

Book Chapters:

• Won DS, Herkowitz HN. Posterior Surgical Approach to Cervical Radiculopathy. The Spine. Rothman and Simeone. 5th ed.
• Won DS, Knaub M, Herkowitz HN. Lumbar Stenosis and Surgical Treatment. Instructional Course Lecture. Vol. 54.
• Knaub M, Won DS, Herkowitz HN. Surgical Indications and Techniques for Spinal Tumors: Anterior Approach. The Lumbar Spine, 3rd Ed.
• Knaub M, Won DS, Herkowitz HN. Surgical Decompression for Foraminal Stenosis. Interventional spine: an algorithmic approach.

Scientific Journal Publications:

• Luby-Phelps K, Hori M, Phelps JM, Won D. Ca2+ regulated Dynamic Compartmentalization of Calmodulin in Living Smooth Muscle Cells. J Biol Chem, 270: 21532-21538, 1995.
• Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Won DS, Sweet FA, Graham E, Blanke K, Bridwell KH. Spontaneous Proximal Thoracic Curve Correction Following Selective Fusion of the Main Thoracic Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2001, Sept 15;26(18): 1966-75.
• Kuklo TR, Lenke LG, Graham EJ, Won DS, Sweet FA, Blanke KM, Bridwell KH. Correlation of Radiographic, Clinical and Patient Assessment of Shoulder Balance Following Fusion Versus Non-fusion of the Proximal Thoracic Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine 2002, Sept; 27(18):2013-20
• Rhee JR, Bridwell KH, Won DS, Hanson D. Sagittal Plane Analysis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: The Effects of Anterior vs. Posterior Instrumentation. Spine 2002, Nov 1;27(21):2350-6
• Kuklo TR, Won DS, Riew KD. The Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Atlanto-Axial Joint and C1-C2 Arthrodesis with Transarticular Screws for Severe Osteoarthritis. In press.
• Won DS, Truumees E, Herkowitz HN. Tuberculosis in Spine. North American Spine Society Case of the Month. In press.