Dr. John K. Hong is the Founder and President of Parkview Pain & Regenerative Institute, a destination practice specializing in advanced spine, joint, and regenerative care. Patients from throughout the Mountain West, across the United States, and internationally seek Dr. Hong's expertise for comprehensive evaluation and treatment of complex spine, joint, and nerve conditions—including problems that have persisted despite conventional treatment.

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With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Hong's approach begins with a simple principle: the right treatment starts with the right diagnosis. He emphasizes a thorough evaluation, careful review of imaging, and an individualized treatment plan designed to identify the source of pain, restore function, and help patients return to the activities that matter to them. Whenever possible, treatment begins with the least invasive option appropriate for the underlying condition.

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Education & Advanced Training

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Dr. Hong earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. After a general surgery internship, he completed residency training in anesthesiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, followed by fellowship training in pain medicine at the University of Illinois.

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To further expand his expertise in minimally invasive spine care, Dr. Hong completed additional fellowship training in endoscopic spine surgery. This advanced training allows him to perform selected spinal procedures through small working channels and incisions, with an emphasis on minimizing tissue disruption and facilitating recovery.

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More Than Two Decades of Experience

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Before establishing Parkview Pain & Regenerative Institute in Utah, Dr. Hong founded and directed a successful interventional pain practice in Chicago for more than 17 years. During that time, he served as Director of Pain Management for a major Chicago hospital, lectured within the medical community, and trained and mentored physicians and advanced practice providers in interventional pain techniques.

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Comprehensive Spine, Joint & Regenerative Care

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Today, Parkview brings together a breadth of treatment options rarely available within a single independent practice. Dr. Hong's areas of expertise include advanced image-guided interventions, Joint & Spine Restoration and orthobiologic treatments, endoscopic spine surgery, spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebrogenic pain treatment, sacroiliac joint procedures, and other minimally invasive therapies.

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This range of expertise allows Dr. Hong to develop treatment plans across the continuum of care—from targeted nonsurgical interventions and regenerative treatments to neuromodulation and minimally invasive spine surgery—without assuming that every patient needs the same type of treatment.

Dr. Hong remains committed to carefully evaluating emerging technologies and incorporating treatments that meaningfully expand options for patients with both common and challenging conditions.

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A Personalized Approach

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Parkview intentionally limits patient volume so that Dr. Hong can personally evaluate each patient and devote the time necessary to understand their history, imaging, previous treatments, and individual goals. 

 

His philosophy is not simply to reduce pain, but to restore mobility, function, independence, and the ability to remain active. Patients are encouraged to understand their diagnosis and participate in selecting the treatment strategy that best fits their condition and goals.

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Professional Leadership

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In addition to his work at Parkview, Dr. Hong serves as Chief Medical Officer for Radiant Pain Relief Centres, a national organization focused on non-invasive electrocutaneous therapies for chronic pain.

He is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, International Pain and Spine Intervention Society, North American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, and North American Spine Society.

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Beyond Medicine

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Outside of medicine, Dr. Hong enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, mountain biking, skiing Utah's mountains, and exploring the outdoors.