Paul S Hong                                                                                                                                    

[email protected]                                                                                                               1699 Islay Ct

Cell: 630.618.6260                                                                                                                    Folsom, CA 95630

Employment

Sutter Medical Group                                                                                                                                                Sacramento, CA

Spine Surgeon, Aug 2017 - Current

• Complex Spine Surgery Division of Department of Neurosciences
• Chief of Spine Surgery Division at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
• Medical Director of Spine Surgery Program at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
• Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento

Post-Graduate Education

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center                                                                                                                   Pittsburgh, PA

Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Aug 2016 - July 2017

• Tutelage of Dr. William Donaldson and Dr. Joon Lee

University of Nebraska Medical Center                                                                                                                         Omaha, NE

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, July 2011 - June 2016

• Chairman Dr. Kevin Garvin
• Program Director Dr. Matthew Mormino

Education

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria                                                                                                      Peoria, IL

Doctorate in Medicine, May 2011

Indiana University                                                                                                                                                     Bloomington, IN

Master’s Degree in Mathematics, May 2007

Northwestern University                                                                                                                                                  Evanston, IL

Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Jun 2005

Peer Reviewed Publications                                                                                                                                                            Omaha, NE

• “Left-sided Inferior Vena Cava in Anterior Lumbar Spine Surgery” with Chris Cornett, MD. The Spine Journal. 2014.
• “An Objective Measure of Constraint in Total Knee Arthroplasty Implants”. University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery with Curtis Hartman, MD. Sept 2011

Presentations                                                                                                                                                                                                            

• “Cervical Laminoplasty: Tips and Tricks”. Sacramento Valley Spine Association Annual Meeting. April 2025
• “Safety and Efficacy of Liposomal Bipivicaine in Lumbar Spine Surgery”. University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery with Chris Cornett, MD. Poster presentation at Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Meeting 2017. May 2014 – Apr 2017

• “Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spine Injuries in Professional Contact Sport Athletes”. Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Nebraska Medical Center. Sept 2015

Honors and Awards                                                                                                                                                                           Omaha, NE

                Physician of the Quarter, Apr 2013-Jun 2013 and Jan 2016-Mar 2016

• Nominated and selected by Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Received Award twice

Medical Licensures and Certifications                                                                                                                                                             

Board Certified with American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jul 2019 – Dec 2029                           Chapel Hill, NC

State of California Physician and Surgeon A. May 2017 – May 2027                                                          Sacramento, CA

State of Pennsylvania Medical Physician and Surgeon. May 2016 – Dec 2018                                            Pittsburgh, PA

State of Nebraska Temporary Educational Permit. Jul 2011 – Jun 2016                                                           Omaha, NE

Administrative Service

Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, May 2025 - Present              Sacramento, CA

Director of Spine Surgery at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, April 2023 - Present                        Sacramento, CA

Chief of Spine Surgery at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, May 2025 - Present                               Sacramento, CA

UNMC Resident Pediatric Orthopaedics Conference Coordinator, Jul 2013 – Jun 2015                              Omaha, NE

Work Experience

Associate Instructor, Indiana University, Aug 2005 – May 2007                                                                    Bloomington, IN

• Created lesson plans, exams, and lectures for college algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus courses

MCAT Tutor, Kaplan Inc., Jun 2006 – May 2007                                                                                              Bloomington, IN

• Tutored prospective medical school students for admissions exam preparation

Translator, YA Entertainment Corporation, Oct 2004 – Jan 2007                                                                  Bloomington, IN

• Produced English scripts for Korean dialogue in licensed DVD releases of 5 Korean TV serial programs

Leadership and Volunteer Experience

Vice-President, Surgery Interest Group, March 2010 – 2011                                                                                       Peoria, IL

• Organized meetings and arranged for surgeons of various specialties to discuss their fields
• In process of setting up trauma simulation training labs for students to get early exposure to ATLS

Student Advocate, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, July 2009 – 2011                                   Peoria, IL

• Provided guidance and tutoring/teaching assistance to first and second year medical students

Member, Social Events Committee, Aug 2008 – 2011                                                                                                   Peoria, IL

• Organized events bringing physicians, faculty, and students together such as fundraisers and awards ceremonies as well as scholarship distribution

International Healthcare Volunteer, Bienestar Inc., Jun 2008 – Aug 2008                                                   Baños, Ecuador

• Worked as a medical student volunteer in a government health clinic serving a rural community in Ecuador

Musical Director, “Resonance” a cappella, Oct 2008 –2011                                                                                        Peoria, IL

• Arranged music of various genres, organized weekly practice sessions, and performed with other medical students at Awards Ceremonies and charity events

Member, “Minuet” nursing home music performance group, Aug 2008 – 2011                                                       Peoria, IL

• Monthly musical performances at local nursing homes and senior citizen residences

Assistant Caretaker, Bul Sim Sa Buddhist Temple, Aug 2003 – Mar 2004                                                           Chicago, IL

• Position requiring daily rooming and boarding at the Temple
• Duties included participation in Temple services, cooking for monks and priests, and custodial tasks

Skills/Interests

• Bilingual: English, Korean
• 3^rd Degree Black Belt in Kendo, Jun 2005
• Playing Classical and Contemporary piano
• Spending time with my wife Alysa and my son Ethan and daughter Remington
• Boiling crawfish and crustaceans