Roger D. Sung, MD
Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Adult Scoliosis / Degenerative Spine
Spine Oncology
Spine Trauma
Spine Surgery with Local or Spinal Anesthesia
- Click HERE for a video about a minimally invasive fusion for the SI Joint, IFuse.
Areas of Interest
Dr. Sung is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in cervical and lumbar surgery, microsurgery, and minimally invasive surgery. He also performs complex spine reconstruction via minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Sung also offers spine surgery with local or spinal anesthesia as an alternative to general anesthesia. These options allow many patients to have complex surgeries in an outpatient setting. Dr. Sung’s expertise with minimally invasive techniques allows for quicker recovery and faster return to normal function.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School
UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate
BA in Biology, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, CA
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Distinctions
Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards
Top Doc, Colorado Springs Style Magazine, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020
More about Dr. Sung
Dr. Sung has been in practice in Colorado Springs since 2000, joining The Spine Center at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group in 2007. Dr. Sung and his wife Kelly have three children who are very active in sports. Dr. Sung enjoys skiing and golf.
For more information about Dr. Sung, visit his Website
Philosophy of Care
“I make it a priority to provide all my patients with comprehensive and individualized treatment so they can return to the activities they love.”
Phillip M. Falender, PA-C
Physician Assistant to Roger D. Sung, MD
Areas of Interest
Phill is a physician assistant specializing in spine surgery and orthopaedics. He has extensive experience in all aspects of orthopedic care, including sports medicine and spine care. Currently, Phill’s primary focus is orthopedic spine surgery, and he works directly with Dr. Sung in The Spine Center.
Education & Training
Graduate
Physician Assistant Studies, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, Portland, OR
Undergraduate
BA in Kinesiology, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Distinctions
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
More about Phill
In Colorado Springs, Phill has been directly involved with the care and treatment of professional and collegiate athletes, as well as Olympic Training Center athletes. He also completed a certification course to become a golf fitness instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute.
Phill’s wife, Lotta, is a marketing consultant, and they have three wonderful children. When the weather is warm Phill enjoys playing golf, but when the snow starts to fall, his true passion is skiing. Phill and Lotta enjoy Colorado Springs, and look forward to raising their children at the foot of the mountains.
Kelsey Chrane, PA-C
Physician Assistant to Roger D. Sung, MD
Areas of Interest
Kelsey is a Physician Assistant specializing in orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery. She works with Dr. Sung in The Spine Center. Prior to joining the CSOG team, she worked in a multi-disciplinary orthopaedic practice at a Level I trauma center in Houston, Texas. She primarily worked in orthopaedic trauma surgery as well as spine, sports, hand, and pediatric care.
Education & Training
Graduate
Masters of Science, Baylor College of Medicine, School of Health Professions, Physician Assistant Program, Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Spanish, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Distinctions
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
American Academy of PAs
Baylor College of Medicine Lehmann Outstanding Student Award
More about Kelsey
Born and raised in Texas, Kelsey has been traveling to Colorado since her childhood and is excited to be living in Colorado Springs and working with the team at CSOG. When she is not at work you can find her enjoying the outdoors by hiking, skiing, and trail running.
