Kee B. Park

Kee B. Park, M.D., is a Physician Scientist at Harvard Medical School's Department of Global Health and Social Medicine. A board-certified neurosurgeon with training from Temple University Hospital, he has dedicated his career to advancing global neurosurgery through clinical practice, policy development, and education. Park serves as Director of the North Korea Program for the Korean American Medical Association and previously led neurosurgical training initiatives in Cambodia and Ethiopia.

• Medical Degree: Rutgers University
• Residency: Temple University Hospital

His research focuses on surgical systems strengthening in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly addressing infrastructural barriers to brain tumor care, traumatic brain injury management, and workforce development. Park also investigates health policy frameworks for global neurosurgery and evaluates the impact of international collaborations on surgical capacity building.

The 15 most recent articles highlight his leadership in global neurosurgery policy, brain tumor care in LMICs, and surgical systems strengthening. Key themes include governance challenges, workforce disparities, guideline implementation, and innovative solutions for equitable neurosurgical access. His work often combines systematic reviews, policy analysis, and international collaborative frameworks.

• World Health Organization Consultant
• Member of WHO Expert Advisory Panel on Surgical Care and Anesthesia
• Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
• Advisory Committee, Foundation of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Founding member, The Global Surgery Foundation
• Director, Cambodia Neurosurgery Support Project