Eugene Y. Koh

Eugene Y. Koh, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, with secondary appointments in Neurosurgery. He practices as a spine surgeon at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Baltimore VA Medical Center.

Education:

• Harvard University (AB)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD in Biology)
• Harvard Medical School (MD)
• Rhode Island Hospital (Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery)
• Emory University Spine Center (Fellowship in Spine Surgery)
• Rhode Island Hospital (Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma)

Dr. Koh specializes in the treatment of cervical and lumbar spine disorders, minimally invasive spinal techniques, and reconstruction of traumatically injured spines. His research investigates autophagy and early stress responses in spinal cord injury, supported by a National Institutes of Health R01 grant. He has authored over two dozen peer-reviewed articles and frequently speaks at national and international conferences.

Recent publications highlight his work in minimally invasive spinal surgery, autophagy in spinal trauma, and spine reconstruction for complex fractures. His studies often bridge clinical outcomes with molecular mechanisms, emphasizing translational approaches.

Memberships:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Koh serves as a co-investigator on NIH-funded projects and maintains active clinical roles across multiple institutions.