9 Best Herniated disc surgery Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Lee Sanggu is the Director of the Spine Center at Naeun Hospital and the past President of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microscopic discectomy for herniated discs
• Holds a PhD from Hanyang University and served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center
• Performs motion-preserving artificial disc replacement and minimally invasive spinal fusion
• Serves as a committee member for AOSpine Asia Pacific and is a full member of the North American Spine Society

Professor Han Yeongmin is a distinguished neurosurgeon who co-authored the official Korean textbook on cerebrovascular surgery. He leads the specialist neurosurgery centre at Incheon St Mary's Hospital.

• Performs minimally invasive spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement
• Specialises in microscopic and endoscopic discectomy for herniated discs
• Trained as a visiting professor at the prestigious Barrow Neurological Institute in the USA
• Full member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Holds both a Medical Doctorate and a PhD from The Catholic University of Korea

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 So Jae-young is a specialist spine neurosurgeon who focuses on unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery – a technique designed to treat herniated discs with minimal trauma.

• Trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital, one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions
• Expert in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) to reduce recovery times for patients
• Full Member of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society (KOMISS)
• Published researcher on essential surgical techniques for endoscopic spine procedures
• Former Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital

Professor Ban Seong-su is a specialist spine neurosurgeon at Naeun Hospital with high-level expertise in Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery. He has led spine centres at several major institutions across South Korea.

• Specialises in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for herniated discs
• Performs cervical artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion
• Appointed as Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital
• Background in mechanical engineering helps refine surgical precision
• Fellowship trained at Asan Medical Center in Seoul

Professor Kim is a world leader in endoscopic spine surgery and was the youngest winner of the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award in Asia.

• Specialises in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for faster patient recovery
• Designed the Apollon spinal hardware system used for complex spine stabilisation
• Serves as an adjunct professor at Chosun University teaching future neurosurgeons
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• Member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal care 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 a unique painless spinal fusion protocol using post-operative epidural treatment
• Completed advanced training in minimal-access spine surgery in Tennessee, USA
• Serves as Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Acquired specialist exercise therapy certification from the University of Florida

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.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
• Research focuses on high-grade migrated disc herniation and structural preservation techniques
• Published extensively on minimally invasive one-day lumbar fusion surgery
• Serves as a Professor at Korea University and Yonsei University
• Member of the European Spine Society and President of the Korea Spine Hospital Society

Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

35 years old

• In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.