Best Discectomy Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

Professor Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 successful spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital. He specialises in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to ensure faster recovery times for his patients.

• Focuses on endoscopic spine procedures for less pain and scarring
• Serves as CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital
• Former Professor and Clinical Instructor at the prestigious Asan Medical Center
• Expert in handling complex revision surgeries and spinal tumours
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

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. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a spine neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Kim co-designed the Apollon spinal fixation system. He treats herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal diseases. Dr. Kim also serves as an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College.

• Winner of the Parviz Kambin Award for excellence in percutaneous endoscopic surgery.
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks on spine anatomy.
• Completed clinical training in spine surgery at Anna Hospital in Germany.
• Member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine.