Herniated disc surgery in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $1,145 to AUD $10,016. The total price depends on the surgical technique, hospital tier, and patient needs. In Australia, similar procedures cost around AUD $19,316 on average. Patients save around 71% by travelling to South Korea. Packages often include surgeon fees, hospital stays, medications, and initial follow-up care.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialist hospital like Leadheal Hospital or Nanoori Hospital offers incredible value. These centres specialise in endoscopic spine surgery, which often allows for faster recovery. Experienced surgeons like Dr Sangwon Hwang have performed over 6,000 procedures. Premium packages around A$28,000 include VIP rooms and 24-hour nursing. This ensures high-level care that often bypasses the long waitlists found in Australia.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Herniated disc surgery | from AUD $1,145 | from AUD $8,941 | from AUD $4,996 |
Professor Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries and leads the specialized Spine Centre at Leadheal Hospital.
Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal care who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to South Korea and developed innovative mini spinal fusion techniques.
Professor Iltae Jang is a highly decorated neurosurgeon and the founder of Nanoori Hospital, twice recognised as South Korea's best spine specialist by leading national newspapers.
Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery
35 years old