Best Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Lee Sanggu is the Director of the Spine Centre at Naeun Hospital and a leading authority in cervical spine disorders. He is a former President of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society.

• Specialises in microscopic and endoscopic techniques for cervical disc surgery
• Performs minimally invasive spinal fusion to reduce recovery time
• Serves as a committee member for AOSpine Asia Pacific
• Holds a PhD in medicine from Hanyang University Graduate School
• Full member of the North American Spine Society

Professor Kim is a world leader in endoscopic spinal surgery, notably becoming the youngest surgeon in Asia to receive the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award.

• Specialises in neuroendoscopic methods for cervical and lumbar disc herniation
• Designs new spinal hardware including the Apollon system for Solco Company
• Adjunct Professor at Chosun University and published author of 50+ peer-reviewed articles
• Serves as a journal reviewer for World Neurosurgery and editor for JMISST
• Member of the North American Spine Society and Eurospine

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 Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in cervical spine care who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to South Korea. He leads complex spinal treatments at the clinical level at Nanoori Hospital.

• Developed a specialised mini spinal fusion surgery to reduce recovery times
• Implemented painless spinal fusion protocols using advanced epidural treatments
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in the United States
• Recognised expert in artificial discs and microscopic spinal procedures

Professor Iltae Jang was voted Korea's best doctor for spinal disorders by two of the country's most credible newspapers for his expertise in cervical spine diseases.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement
• President of Nanoori Hospital and founder of the Nanoori Medical Foundation
• Published research on modified techniques to prevent sagittal imbalance after cervical surgery
• Holds professional memberships with the European Spine Society and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Completed advanced fellowship training in spinal surgery in Paris and Lyon, France