Richard D. Rhim, MD

Orthopedic Spine Specialist

Dr. Rhim is a board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeon specializing in spinal reconstructive surgery utilizing the latest minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques, as well as traditional open surgery where appropriate.

He obtained his undergraduate education at Boston College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Phi Beta Kappa distinction. Dr. Rhim received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine.

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Richard D. Rhim, MD

Orthopedic Spine Specialist

Dr. Rhim is a board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeon specializing in spinal reconstructive surgery utilizing the latest minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques, as well as traditional open surgery where appropriate.

He obtained his undergraduate education at Boston College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Phi Beta Kappa distinction. Dr. Rhim received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine.

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About Dr. Rhim:

Dr. Rhim Specializes in the Following Procedures:

Dr. Rhim’s treatment philosophy centers on compassionate, conservative, evidence-based care. Where possible, he pursues non-operative treatment first, reserving surgical care only for those who do not experience adequate pain relief. He treats all conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

Procedures include:

  • Herniated Discs
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Failed Prior Back surgery (Revision Surgery)
  • Lumbar Fusion
  • Cervical Fusion
Advanced Training
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He then trained at a combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. He is trained in all aspects of modern, minimally invasive techniques including tube access, lateral interbody instrumentation and fusion, kyphoplasty, percutaneous instrumentation and micro-endoscopic spine surgery.

Dr. Rhim has privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Hudson Crossing Surgical Center in Fort Lee, HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley in Westwood and HackensackUMC at Mountainside in Montclair.

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4 Locations throughout bergen & Essex county

HACKENSACK

25 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

MONTCLAIR

ONE BAY AVENUE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042

EMERSON

440 OLD HOOK ROAD
EMERSON, NJ 07630

ELMWOOD PARK

67 BROADWAY
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ

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Our physicians will provide a full comprehensive exam to uncover exactly what issue you may be encountering and provide recommendations on the best treatment strategies. 

“Dr. Rhim is an excellent surgeon and knows what he is doing. He takes the time out to explain about the procedure in a very clear manner. Ever since my surgery, I have been feeling better than ever!”

Jose F.

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