John Seok, MD
John Seok, MD
About Me
Dr. John H. Seok's philosophy of care revolves around honesty, evidence-based practices, and patient well-being. Dr. Seok believes in providing honest and evidence-based care to all patients, free from bias and solely focused on their well-being. He considers this commitment paramount in a healthcare landscape that is becoming increasingly complex.
Dr. Seok's passion for helping patients on their journey to recovery and their trust in his medical expertise drove him to become a physician. He finds fulfillment in knowing that he can positively impact their lives.
With a BA (Summa Cum Laude) in Molecular Biology from Colgate University, he earned his medical degree from Upstate Medical University at Syracuse. He served a residency in Neurology at the National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
As a board-certified general Neurologist, Dr. Seok specializes in treating various neurological conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, migraine, and muscle disorders. He is also interested in utilizing Botox treatments for different neurological conditions.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Seok enjoys a variety of hobbies, including golf, scuba diving, and paragliding. He is a family man, married with a daughter and son.
Dr. Seok's unique qualifications include certification as an acupuncturist, and he is passionate about integrating Western and Oriental medicine to provide the best care for his patients. He is fluent in Korean, enhancing his ability to connect with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Seok's journey includes a distinguished military career as a retired Navy Lieutenant. He has received combat awards for his deployment to Iraq and a Presidential Unit Citation for his military service.
Male
English, Korean
Credentials
Medical Education
Upstate Medical University - Syracuse, NY
Internship/Residency
National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Bethesda, Maryland
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You