8 Best Discectomy Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Lee Sanggu is the former President of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society and currently leads the Spine Centre at Naeun Hospital.

• Specialises in microscopic and endoscopic discectomy for faster recovery
• Serves as a committee member for AOSpine Asia Pacific
• Holds a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University Graduate School
• Member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Recognised in the Marquis Who's Who for his contributions to neurosurgery

Professor Han Yeongmin is a leading neurosurgeon who served as the Medical Director and Head of the Neurosurgery Centre at Incheon St. Mary's Hospital. He specialises in both microscopic and endoscopic discectomy techniques.

• Trained at the Barrow Neurological Institute in the USA – a world-renowned centre for neurosurgery
• Co-authored the official Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement
• Full member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Holds a PhD in Medicine 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 at Naeun Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal disorders.

• Published research on essential methods for unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery
• Full member of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society
• Completed clinical fellowship training at the prestigious Gangnam Severance Hospital
• Served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital
• Expertise includes spinal tumours, cervical disorders, and head trauma cases

Professor Ban Seong-su is a specialist neurosurgeon who leads the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specialises in biportal endoscopic spine surgery, a technique designed to treat herniated discs through tiny incisions.

• Performed thousands of successful spine interventions across South Korea's major hospitals
• Former Director of the Spine Centre at Cheonan Woori and Busan Sehung hospitals
• Expert in percutaneous epidural neuroplasty and radiofrequency therapy for pain management
• Clinical Fellow at Asan Medical Centre – one of Korea's most prestigious medical facilities
• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering to improve spinal surgical tools

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

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