4 Best Discectomy Doctors in Seoul

Professor Iltae Jang was selected as South Korea's best doctor for spinal disorders by the country's most credible medical news outlets. He founded the Nanoori Medical Foundation and leads specialised care for complex disc herniations.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement
• Published major research on endoscopic lumbar discectomy for high-grade disc migration
• Developed 1-day lumbar fusion techniques that allow for early walking and recovery
• Completed advanced surgical fellowships at Clinic Arago and Center Des Massues in France
• Serves as a Professor at Yonsei University and Korea University

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal surgery who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to South Korea and developed innovative mini spinal fusion techniques.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement
• Developed painless spinal fusion protocols using advanced epidural treatments
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute in the USA
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
• Published extensive research on clinical outcomes for lumbar disc herniation

Dr. Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hwang treats complex cases like spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He focuses on procedures that reduce pain and speed up recovery times.

• Serves as the CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital.
• Expert in cervical artificial disc replacement and laminectomy.
• Former clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Center.
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society.

Professor Kim is the youngest Asian winner of the Parviz Kambin Award, a prestigious international honour for excellence in endoscopic spine surgery.

• Specialises in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy at Nanoori Hospital
• Published 50+ peer-reviewed articles on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Adjunct Professor at Chosun University and co-designer of the Apollon spinal system
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
• Completed advanced clinical training in Herne, Germany