George Yang, MD

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A Specialist in Neurosurgery

Dr. George Yang is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in cranial and spinal surgeries such as:

  • Artificial disc replacement
  • Craniotomy for brain tumors
  • Discectomy for degenerative disc disease
  • Kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Revision spine surgery
  • Spinal cord stimulator implantation
  • Spinal deformity correction (Scoliosis)
  • Spinal fusion
  • Spinal tumor surgery
  • Traumatic spine injuries
 

Speaks: English, Mandarin

Specialties

(605) 312-8500

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Neurotrauma: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Residency:
Neurosurgery: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Medical School:
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) Socioeconomic Fellow

Idea of Care

I provide compassionate care to patients during some of the most challenging moments in their lives. I seek to understand the underlying pathology to create evidence-based and personalized treatment plans. I strive to provide care that I would want for my own family.

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Dr. Yang enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and cat. His other hobbies include fitness, golf, travel and gastronomy.

Awards and Distinctions

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Self-Assessment in Neurosurgery (SANS) Challenge winner

Additional Locations

Sanford Aberdeen Clinic

3015 Third Ave. SE
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401

(605) 226-5500

Sanford Brain and Spine Center Sioux Falls

Van Demark Building
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

(605) 312-8500

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